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Researchers identify possible immune targets in the SARS-CoV-2 genome Researchers identify possible immune targets in the SARS-CoV-2 genome This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (yellow)—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient, emerging from the surface of cells (blue/pink) cultured in the lab. Credit: NIAID-RML …

To let neurons talk, immune cells clear paths through brain’s ‘scaffolding’ To let neurons talk, immune cells clear paths through brain’s ‘scaffolding’ Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain To make new memories, our brain cells first must find one another. Small protrusions that bud out from the ends of neurons’ long, branching …

Even in the worst COVID-19 cases, the body launches immune cells to fight back Even in the worst COVID-19 cases, the body launches immune cells to fight back Dr. Alessandro Sette and Dr. Daniela Weiskopf, La Jolla Institute for Immunology. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Immunology A new study from …

Researchers seeking to understand the connection between SARS-CoV-2 and a deadly immune system malfunction Researchers seeking to understand the connection between SARS-CoV-2 and a deadly immune system malfunction Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The name ‘cytokine storm’ is apt: It describes a furious gale-force swarm of molecules unleashed by the body’s …

Immune cells infiltrating tumors may play bigger cancer role than previously thought Immune cells infiltrating tumors may play bigger cancer role than previously thought Credit: CC0 Public Domain Most traditional cancer therapies target either the tumor cells themselves or indiscriminately kill any rapidly dividing cell. New findings by researchers at …

For babies born with a rare immune deficiency, a unique new test to better target care For babies born with a rare immune deficiency, a unique new test to better target care Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new test developed at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal will enable better management of …

Immune properties in ancient DNA found in isolated villages might benefit humanity today Immune properties in ancient DNA found in isolated villages might benefit humanity today Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Could remnants of DNA from a now extinct human subspecies known as the Denisovans help boost the immune functions of …

Muscles support a strong immune system Muscles support a strong immune system Credit: CC0 Public Domain In the fight against cancer or chronic infections, the immune system must be active over long periods of time. However, in the long run, the immune defense system often becomes exhausted. Scientists at the …

Scientists uncover immune cells that may lower airway allergy and asthma risk Scientists uncover immune cells that may lower airway allergy and asthma risk These microscopic critters are hard to avoid, which means nearly everyone has been exposed. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Immunology The world is full of house …

Am I immune to COVID-19 if I have antibodies? Am I immune to COVID-19 if I have antibodies? Credit: CC0 Public Domain Perhaps the most important question now about COVID-19 is the degree to which a prior infection protects from a second infection by the new coronavirus. This affects vaccine …