Hidden viral reservoirs in tonsils may explain school-year respiratory outbreaks
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil reveals that tissues such as the…
Scientists discover how the immune system signals the brain to avoid germs
Researchers from the University of Bonn and University Hospital Bonn uncover vital mechanism for survival If humans or…
Gut-liver changes drive foodborne infection severity in fatty liver disease
A research team led by the University of California, Irvine’s Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public…
Adults’ exposure to diverse microbes may worsen allergic conditions
The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens,…
New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…
New method isolates true transcription factor targets in tuberculosis bacteria
Inside every cell, thousands of molecular signals collide, overlap, and compensate, obscuring the true drivers of gene expression.…
Fred Hutch scientists reach crucial milestone in blocking Epstein Barr virus
Fred Hutch Cancer Center scientists reached a crucial milestone in blocking Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a pathogen estimated…
Antibody feedback reshapes B cell selection during immune response
A collaborative study published in Immunity from the Batista Lab and Liu Lab at the Ragon Institute, together…
Modified peptides show promise against tuberculosis bacteria
Antibiotic treatments are losing effectiveness against a range of common bacterial pathogens, including E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella and Acinetobacter, according to a…
Engineered Listeria boosts innate immunity against cancer
After nearly 40 years of research on how Listeria bacteria manipulate our cells and battle our immune system…
Non-native birds drive widespread avian malaria transmission in Hawaii
New research on avian malaria, which has decimated Hawaii’s beloved birds, explains how non-native birds play a key…
Gut microbial butyrate enhances mucosal vaccine antibody responses
A research team from POSTECH and ImmunoBiome in Korea, led by Professor Sin-Hyeog Im, has uncovered a new…