Immunology

This book is edited by Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman is published on Feb 26th, 2019 Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - HIV is a book series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in learning about advances in the development of…
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Credit: John Worthington Scientists from Lancaster University in the UK have discovered that immune responses originally found to prevent fungal infections are also important in eliminating Trichinella spiralis, a round worm and the…
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Credit: Yang F, Yu X, Zhou C, Mao R, Zhu M, Zhu H, et al. (2019) New research sheds light on how a hepatitis B viral protein stimulates the expansion of immune cells that impair antiviral responses, according to a study published…
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Malaria is the leading cause of illness and death among children in MalawiCredit: Tisungane Mvalo, UNC Project-Malawi Chapel Hill, NC - The world's first vaccine for malaria will be tested in a pilot study beginning this month in three…
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MADISON - New research suggests that the microbial communities associated with chronic wounds common in diabetic patients affect whether those wounds heal or lead to amputations. Work led by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine…
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TB is a global epidemic responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2017 Regimens under clinical development include treatment options for drug-resistant forms of TB NEW YORK, HERTFORDSHIRE, England and PITTSBURGH - April 18, 2019 -…
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NIAID researchers, international collaborators report results of small, open-label studyCredit: NIAID WHAT: Regular infusions of an antibody that blocks the HIV binding site on human immune cells may have suppressed levels of HIV for…
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A study of samples from 92 patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) has revealed that certain bacteriophages - viruses that infect bacteria - worsen the severity of bacterial infections associated with the disorder. The results indicate that…
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Credit: Virginia Tech Malaria, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development, continues to be a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Despite extensive work that has produced widespread improvements in fighting the…
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ILC 2019: German and US studies confirm the efficacy and safety of G/P in a broad range of individuals with HCV infection and other comorbidities, showing improvements in mental and physical well-being 12 April 2019, Vienna, Austria:…
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Credit: CDC/ William L. Nicholson, Ph.D. (Public Domain, 2012) Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) is a recurring fever caused by exposure to infected Borrelia bacteria. Several cases have been reported in Mexico, but the disease gets…
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Credit: WorldPop A study by the University of Southampton shows that several low-and middle-income countries, especially in Africa, need more effective child vaccination strategies to eliminate the threat from vaccine-preventable…
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LSTM's Senior Clinical Lecturer, Dr Shevin Jacob is corresponding author on a perspective piece published in the New England Journal of Medicine calling for universal standards of care to be applied in relation to Ebola Virus Disease…
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Credit: ClinEpiDB/University of Pennsylvania As the big data revolution continues to evolve, access to data that cut across many disciplines becomes increasingly valuable. In the field of public health, one barrier to sharing data is the…
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