Immune system

Probing the underlying mechanisms of immune dysfunction in Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

With a median age at diagnosis of 70 years, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of leukemia in Western nations and...

Skin disease in endangered killer whales

Southern resident killer whales show decreased disease resistance.

Space travel weakens the immune system by altering gene expression

This may explain why astronauts appear more susceptible to infectious diseases while in space.

Cancer immunotherapy could be safer

Immunotherapy side effects caused by proteins that protect healthy tissue.

CARD8 can detect a range of viruses, including COVID-19

Study suggests the inflammasome-forming sensor is critical to identifying COVID-19 infection.

Understanding cell type’s responses to exercise could help progress exercise as medicine

Exercise may boost human health through cell production.

Pregnancy is beneficial for women with multiple sclerosis

Benefits of pregnancy can lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Lingering effects of neanderthal DNA are still present in modern humans

Neanderthal genes are still influencing human traits.

Discovery slows down muscular dystrophy

UH researchers target protein that can slow disease progression, improve muscle function.

Study discovers obesity amplifies loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity

Obesity-associated factors contributing to reduce longevity of COVID-19 vaccine immunity.

Researchers map the immunology of the gut in children with IBD

Researchers map immune system in IBD to design targeted therapies.

Antibiotics after breast cancer may affect survival rates

Antimicrobial exposure may impact survival in triple-negative breast cancer.

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