Common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common herpesvirus that most women contract unknowingly before reaching child-bearing age. It’s usually harmless except during…
Category: Immunology
A new open-source method could help in decoding single-cell data
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have developed a new open-source computational method, dubbed Spectra, which improves the…
RV infections and Asthma: Insight and Interventions
Rhinovirus (RV) infections, particularly in children, often lead to wheezing illnesses and exacerbations of asthma. RV infections are widespread, causing…
New blood test can predict type 1 diabetes with 100% accuracy
Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a new blood test that can predict type 1 diabetes with 100% accuracy in…
Revolutionizing CAR-T Therapy: The CTLA-4 Tail Fusion Advantage
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells, although potent therapeutics, often face significant challenges in achieving their full efficacy. In this study,…
Immunosuppressive Mutations in Breast Cancer Immune Cells
Cancer’s ability to elude the immune system is a well-known characteristic. While much research has focused on somatic mutations within…
Nipah Virus: A Deadly Zoonotic Threat
Learn how to protect yourself and your community: Understand Transmission: Nipah can spread through direct contact with sick animals, contaminated…
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA): Detecting the Invisible
Enzyme immunoassays (EIAs) use the catalytic properties of enzymes to detect and quantify immunologic reactions. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is…