Immunology
COVID-19 infection in immunodeficient patient cured by infusing convalescent plasma
The 72-year-old patient was unable to mount her own immune defense against the SARS-CoV-2 virus because of chronic lymphocytic leukemia,...
The immune system mounts a lasting defense after recovery from COVID-19
Credit: Laboratory of Molecular Immunology at The Rockefeller University As the number of people who have fought off SARS-CoV-2 climbs...
Hope for a vaccination against Staphylococcus areus infections?
An epitope based immunisation as a new vaccination strategyCredit: NIAID Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) ranks among the globally most important...
Estrogen receptors in mom’s placenta critical during viral infection
Innate immune response would harm the fetus, so placenta tamps it downCredit: Nicholas Heaton Lab, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. -...
Heart attack patients in England ‘fearful’ of seeking medical help amid COVID crisis
Credit: University of Leeds Data analysis is revealing a second sharp drop in the number of people admitted to hospital...
5G doesn’t cause COVID-19, but the rumor it does spread like a virus
Credit: Photo by Frederik Lipfert on Unsplash People's fear of 5G technology is rational. Such technology does emit radiation, even...
Research establishes antibiotic potential for cannabis molecule
The main nonpsychoactive component of cannabis has been shown to kill Gram-negative bacteria for the first timeCredit: Institute for Molecular...
Where COVID-19 hit hardest, sudden deaths outside the hospital increased
A study across New York City found that out-of-hospital sudden deaths follow the geographic distribution of SARS-CoV-2, suggesting an association...
NIH scientists identify nutrient that helps prevent bacterial infection
Taurine, which helps the body digest fats and oils, could offer treatment benefitCredit: NIAID WHAT: Scientists studying the body's natural...
SARS-CoV-2 antibody test helps select donor blood samples for therapeutic use
Credit: Ojeda DS et al., 2021, PLOS Pathogens, CC-BY 4.0 Researchers have developed and applied a robust, versatile antibody test...
Scientists identify “immune cop” that detects SARS-CoV-2
Antiviral protein MDA-5 senses viral replication and governs immune response to SARS-CoV-2Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute LA JOLLA,...
Disposable helmet retains cough droplets, minimizes transmission to dentists
An open-faced helmet connected to an air filtration pump decreases risk of disease transmission from patients to dentists or otolaryngologists.Credit:...
SARS-CoV-2 can infect neurons and damage brain tissue, study indicates
Credit: © 2021 Song et al. Originally published in Journal of Experimental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20202135 Using both mouse and human brain...
COVID-19 likely lingered longer than reported in Wuhan
Credit: Duan S, et al. (2021) (CC-BY 2.0) Wuhan City in China was the first place to report COVID-19 in...
Cutting COVID-19 infectious period could prevent millions of cases
Simulations highlight potential value of developing ways to reduce how long someone is contagiousCredit: Sarah Rebbert/PHICOR, 2020 (CC-BY) A new...
Improving tests for tropical worm diseases aim of $2.95 million grant
Gates Foundation grant targets global elimination of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasisCredit: Peter Fischer Global campaigns to eliminate two tropical parasitic worm...
Mental health of UK women, ethnic minorities especially affected during pandemic
UK survey conducted before and during pandemic also indicates increase in average mental distress for all citizensCredit: Proto E, Quintana-Domeque...
University of Miami leads groundbreaking trial for COVID-19 treatment
Study looks at treating severe COVID-19 with umbilical-cord derived mesenchymal stem cellsCredit: University of Miami Health System University of Miami...
With COVID exacerbating superbug threat, researchers ID new weapon
Study identifies novel compound in fight against antibiotic resistanceCredit: CU Boulder As scientists around the globe wage war against a...
Similar factors cause health disparities in cancer, COVID-19
Implementing policies and strategies to eliminate racial disparities could improve outcomes for both diseasesCredit: Michigan Medicine ANN ARBOR, Michigan --...
