Scientists have discovered a highly potent monoclonal antibody that targets the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and is effective at neutralizing all variants of concern identified to date, including the delta variant.
Sex matters when it comes to immune responses against infection and disease, study shows
New research shows how anemia can generate different immune responses in males versus females.
Common respiratory virus manipulates immune genes to protect itself
Researchers have discovered that the viral protein NS1 from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) alters the activity of immune genes, sabotaging the immune response to RSV infection.
Break through the tumor’s protective shield
The immune system protects the body from cancer. To protect healthy body cells from its own immune system, they have developed a protective shield: the protein CD47 is a so called ‘don’t eat me’ signal, which tells the immune cells to stand back. Tumor…
New avenues for the optimzation of dendritic cell-based cancer immunotherapies
A recent study reveals that inhibiting certain adhesion receptors on the surface of dendritic cells, the main antigen-presenting cells of the immune system, enhances antitumor responses.