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Researchers discovered how a vital protein acts as a "traffic controller" for our immune system and how a common virus learned to disable it. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases by mimicking the virus's own tactics.
Scientists used a genetically modified herpes virus to help immune cells attack glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor. Patients in the trial lived longer than expected, offering new hope after 20 years without treatment advances.
A single injection of an engineered virus is finally unlocking the immune system's power against glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. Patients treated with the virus lived longer than expected, offering hope after 20 years without new treatment options.
Researchers discovered a promising breakthrough linking Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis, offering hope for treating not just MS but potentially lupus, chronic fatigue, and other diseases. The findings reveal how immune cells respond to this virtually unavoidable virus that 95 percent of adults carry.
Researchers created antibodies that stopped Epstein-Barr virus from infecting mice with human immune systems. This breakthrough could protect transplant patients from life-threatening complications.
Your body's cells have a secret weapon that destroys viruses and bacteria after they sneak past your immune system. Scientists just discovered how this hidden defense works, opening doors to new infection treatments.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to create a "super antigen" that could protect against entire families of viruses, not just individual strains. The breakthrough could revolutionize pandemic response by eliminating the need for new vaccines every time a virus mutates.
Scientists discovered axolotls can completely regenerate their thymus, a complex immune organ that humans can't rebuild. The breakthrough could one day help reverse immune aging in people.
Researchers discovered how viruses like polio and the common cold switch on their copying machinery, revealing a promising target for new drugs that could fight multiple diseases at once. This breakthrough could lead to treatments that work against entire virus families instead of just one illness.
Researchers in Italy have developed the first promising drug to combat Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause severe brain damage in babies. The breakthrough molecule also shows potential against dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile virus.
Scientists discovered how Parkinson's travels from the gut to the brain through immune cells, opening the door to catching the disease decades before symptoms appear. In mice, reducing these immune cells stopped the toxic proteins from spreading and improved movement problems.
Scientists have uncovered how a common virus may cause multiple sclerosis by hijacking immune cells. The breakthrough study of over 600,000 people reveals exactly how Epstein-Barr virus manipulates the body's defenses.
A deadly tropical virus with up to 75% fatality rates finally has a vaccine candidate heading to human trials. Tokyo researchers modified the measles vaccine to protect against Nipah virus, which has killed dozens in recent outbreaks.
Indian health officials successfully contained a Nipah virus outbreak after swift action led to zero new infections among nearly 200 contacts. The rapid response prevented a potentially deadly spread of the virus that can kill up to 75% of those infected.
Patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, finally have new hope. Boston researchers just proved a genetically modified virus can extend survival by helping the immune system attack tumors.
Scientists in South Korea discovered a drug ingredient that primes the immune system to fight deadly infections before they strike. When mice received this treatment one day before exposure, they survived infections that killed every untreated animal.
A rare group of people can suppress HIV without medication, and researchers studying them just discovered something remarkable: some may be completely cured. These "elite controllers" could hold the key to helping 40 million people worldwide beat the virus.
Scientists explain why vaccines work like athletic training for your immune cells, preparing them to fight disease before you ever get sick. As measles outbreaks return to previously protected countries, understanding this science matters more than ever.
A 19-year-old from Kelowna, B.C., became the first Canadian cured of a life-threatening immune disease using groundbreaking gene editing technology. His doctor says he no longer needs to worry about deadly infections sneaking past his weakened immune system.
A groundbreaking study from Israel reveals how gut bacteria actively strengthen immune defenses in people with HIV, opening doors to new treatments. Despite war and missile attacks threatening the research, a husband-wife team persevered to publish findings that could help 40 million people worldwide.
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