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Rheumatoid arthritis discovery may lead to novel inflammation blockers
A new study links tumour necrosis factor seen in rheumatoid arthritis with T cell dysfunction, potentially leading to new therapies.
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Genetic study could influence the development of COVID-19 therapies
The study is the first in-depth look at links between COVID-19 severity and gene expression in immune cells and may guide future therapies.
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Stress hormones linked to Crohn’s disease flare-ups
Removing stress hormones in mouse models restored proper function to immune cells and epithelial cells, pointing to new Crohn's treatments.
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CRISPR screen unveils enzyme target for inflammatory diseases
Scientists used a CRISPR-based screen to find that inhibiting MTHFD2 reduces disease severity in inflammatory disease models.
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New molecule could complement antibiotics to treat pneumonia
Scientists targeted a mouse's own cells using a synthetic molecule called EEZE, presenting a novel way to treat pneumonia.
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Replication proteins a potential new target for COVID-19 vaccines
A new study claims that future COVID-19 vaccines should activate T cells to attack infected cells expressing replication proteins.
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Monoclonal antibodies prevent COVID-19 inflammation in macaques
Neutralising monoclonal antibodies protected aged macaque monkeys from SARS-CoV-2 and reduced inflammation, including in cerebrospinal fluid, a new study has shown.
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Capturing biological complexity to empower biomarker discovery
27 October 2021 | By Takara Bio
Watch this free one-hour session to discover how refined cell atlases can provide comprehensive roadmaps for health and disease.
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Whitepaper: Phenotypic and functional CAR-T cell characterisation
This whitepaper overviews phenotypic and functional characterisation of CAR-T cells with advanced flow cytometry and live-cell analysis.
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$2.6 million granted to create pan-coronavirus vaccine
The La Jolla Institute for Immunology and Brigham and Women's Hospital will collaborate to develop a pan-coronavirus vaccine.
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Novel strategy successfully suppresses HIV infection in mice
A new method, called synapse for T-cell activation (synTac), can attack HIV-infected T cells and may be a new cure for HIV and other diseases.
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Scientists identify protein that prevents HSV-1 brain damage
Mammalian target of rapamycin complex 2 (mTORC2) was found to prevent brain damage in mice infected with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1).
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3D printed microneedle vaccine shows promise in animals
Researchers have shown that a new microneedle vaccine patch was 10 times stronger at generating an immune response in animals than a subcutaneous injection.
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New vaccination approach could target “core” of all coronaviruses
Researchers have used genetically engineered SARS-CoV-2 Spike proteins to boost antibodies against a range of coronaviruses in mice.
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Oral COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission in animal model
A new study has suggested that mucosal vaccines may reduce transmission of airborne viruses such as COVID-19 more than injectable vaccines.
