Chemokines work undercover as drivers of autoimmune disease
New research has uncovered a hitherto unknown mechanism whereby chemokines form DNA-bound nanoparticles that play a key role in autoimmune disorders.
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Chicken eggs used to produce SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Researchers in the US have found that antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein can be produced in hen eggs.
Scientists capture first images of an autoantibody attacking a neuron receptor
Researchers for the first time have captured images of an autoantibody bound to a nerve cell surface receptor, revealing the physical mechanism behind a neurological autoimmune disease.
Whole exome sequencing predicts whether cancer patients will respond to immunotherapy
Researchers have developed a two-step approach using whole exome sequencing to focus on genes and pathways that predict whether cancer patients will respond to immunotherapy.
Scientists map networks of disease-associated immune genes
The new immune gene networks have implications for developing immunotherapies and understanding autoimmune diseases.
How the innate immune system detects HIV-1
Researchers have found that the innate immune system requires two steps to defend against HIV-1, even when the virus is present in small amounts.
Scientists develop new graphene imaging technique for clearer pictures of small molecules
Scientists have created a new imaging technique with graphene which generates clearer pictures of the structures of small molecules.
Discovered receptor that could alleviate the need for chemotherapy
Researchers have shown that a synthetic IL-9 receptor allows T cells to fight against cancer without the need for chemotherapy or radiation.
New insight into the key properties of an antibody needed to fight cancer
The findings have enabled researchers to design antibodies to activate important receptors on immune cells and deliver more powerful anti-cancer effects.
Visualising mRNA molecules in the brains of living mice
Scientists have developed a new imaging technique that allows researchers to see gene expression and mRNA molecules in the brains of live mice in real time.
Using organoids to identify drugs for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Scientists generated kidney organoids and used them to identify potential drugs to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Scientists discover the key to hepatitis A virus replication
With no current treatments for hepatitis A, scientists have discovered how a protein and enzymes interact to allow hepatitis A virus to replicate.
Concerns for future gene therapy testing in laboratory mice
Researchers have found that new sickle cell disease gene therapies depend on choosing the right laboratory mice.
Dominant Omicron subvariants better at evading vaccines and antibody treatments
A new study has found that the latest Omicron subvariants are even better at avoiding vaccines and most antibody treatments than previous variants.
How EGF receptors influence cell growth
A new insight into the way the EGF receptor sends signals into cells could help researchers design new cancer drugs that target this protein.