Immunology
Fighting mosquito-borne viruses requires a precise balance of immune cells
Future vaccines will need to harness the power of T cells in preventing Zika fever and Japanese encephalitisCredit: Madeline McCurry-Schmidt,...
High blood pressure linked to increased risk of dying from COVID-19
Credit: European Heart Journal Patients with raised blood pressure have a two-fold increased risk of dying from the coronavirus COVID-19...
Ute Hellmich receives Exploration Grant for research into membrane proteins of parasites
Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation promotes innovative research concepts / New research project focuses on neglected tropical diseasesCredit: ill./©: Ute Hellmich (created...
Scientists aim gene-targeting breakthrough against COVID-19
Cellular delivery system developed at Berkeley Lab's Molecular Foundry could be missing link in battle against SARS-CoV-2Credit: R.N. Zuckermann A...
Asian tiger mosquito gains ground in Illinois
Credit: Photo by James Gathany/CDC CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers report that the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has become more...
Small protein, big impact
Credit: (Picture: Alexandra Schubert-Unkmeir / University of Wuerzburg) Meningococci are bacteria that can cause life-threatening meningitis and sepsis. These pathogens...
First do no harm — researchers urge halt in prescribing hydroxycholoroquine for COVID-19
Credit: Florida Atlantic University The sacred oath taken by physicians during graduation from medical school to "First do no harm,"...
How a fat cell’s immune response makes obesity worse
Credit: Cincinnati Children's When obesity occurs, a person's own fat cells can set off a complex inflammatory chain reaction that...
Mason Engineering researcher receives NSF RAPID grant to uniquely model virus spread
Credit: George Mason University How a computer virus spreads gave George Mason University researcher Cameron Nowzari insight into how human...
WVU researchers tap into wood for protection against COVID-19
Credit: West Virginia University As healthcare facilities grapple with personal protective equipment shortages, West Virginia University researchers are going against...
OU College of Medicine awarded $11 million grant to study infections
Credit: OU Medicine OKLAHOMA CITY -- The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has been awarded an $11 million federal...
Watcher’ tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
Two University of Cincinnati students develop interactive dashboard to keep tabs on pandemicCredit: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Marketing and...
Blood test as a potential new weapon in the fight to eliminate malaria
Development and validation of serological markers for detecting recent Plasmodium vivax infectionCredit: Ehime University Plasmodium vivax is the most widespread...
How the coronavirus could be prevented from invading a host cell
UC Riverside-led study shows inhibiting two host cell proteases could help prevent COVID-19Credit: Carrie Rosema. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- How might...
Chimeron Bio & George Mason NCBID partner on COVID-19 vaccine using ChaESARTM technology
Collaboration will test pre-clinical efficacy and safety of vaccine pipeline including COVID-19 and other coronavirusesCredit: Chimeron Bio PHILADELPHIA,Pa & FAIRFAX,...
Researchers develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test using nanoparticle technique
Advanced nanotechnology provides 'naked eye' visual detection of virus in 10 minutesCredit: University of Maryland School of Medicine Scientists from...
Using riboflavin, UV light reduces SARS-CoV-2 pathogens in plasma, whole blood
Credit: Ron Bend/CSU Scientists do not yet know if Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2 - the virus...
Employers could face legal action over COVID-19 exposure, expert warns
Credit: University of Stirling Employers across the UK could face legal action from employees who return to work and contract...
Pathogen scientist collaborating on vaccine that could prevent and treat COVID-19
Bioengineered nanoparticles have tremendous potential as vaccine delivery platformCredit: Courtesy of Northern Arizona University C. Todd French, assistant professor of...
Beware of false negatives in diagnostic testing of COVID-19
Credit: Keith Weller/Johns Hopkins Medicine One of the most commonly used diagnostic tools, particularly during this pandemic, is the reverse...