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Cellular messengers improve cancer therapy: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Nano-sized membrane bubbles known as extracellular vesicles activate the immune system in mice and seem to render their tumours sensitive to a type of immunotherapy drug called a checkpoint inhibitor. This is according to a new study published in Cancer Immunology Research by researchers at
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Tissue-specific immunity may be the future: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Recent pressure to maximize vaccine efficacy has stirred up many new discoveries within immunology, revealing numerous paradigms with untapped therapeutic potential.
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Study reveals how alveolar macrophages protect against viral infection
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The human immune system is a very intricate network of cells, signals, and reactions that is strictly regulated in order to ensure that the body can fight off infection without injuring its own tissues
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Researchers identify origins of serious illnesses in children
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The origins of the serious cancer-like disease LCH have been identified by researchers from Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital. The findings presented in Science Immunology may lead to new, targeted treatments.
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Behavioural Therapy may help children with anxiety associated with food-al
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent study published in the scientific journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), targeted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can significantly reduce anxiety related to food allergies (FAA) in both ch
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Researchers discover new biomarker for severe Covid 19
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Patients with acute COVID-19 infection have higher amounts of the cytokine IL-26 in their blood, according to researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet. Furthermore, high IL-26 levels are associated with an increased inflammatory response, which indicates severe cases of the disease. The
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Study explores why vaccine responses vary from person to person
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Many factors determine whether an individual responding to vaccination will generate an effective response, including specific biomarkers within a person's immune system.
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Scientists find new treatment methods for the new Lassa virus fever
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A new study from scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology gives researchers a guide to neutralizing Lassa virus using a trio of rare antibodies isolated from survivors of Lassa virus infection.
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LordsMed launches advanced multidisciplinary 20,000 sq ft IVD Manufacturin
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7 (ANI/NewsVoir): LordsMed, the global healthcare division of Lord's Mark Industries, has launched its IVD manufacturing facility at Vasai near Mumbai. Spread over a 20,000 sq ft area, the IVD manufacturing facility is equipped with state-of-the-art tech
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Study finds why men face higher risk of most cancers than women
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): Men have a higher incidence of most cancers than women. A study showed that the cause could be underlying biological sex differences rather than behavioural differences related to smoking, alcohol consumption, food, and other things.
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Study finds why men face higher risk of most types of cancer than women
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): For unknown causes, men have greater rates of most cancers than women. A recent study suggested that the cause may be underlying biological sex differences rather than behavioural differences relating to smoking, alcohol consumption, food, and other factors.
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Datar cancer genetics announces foray into the United States with a $250m
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 9 (ANI/PR Newswire): Datar Cancer Genetics ("Datar"), a world-leading cancer research corporation today announced a $250 million contract with Artemis DNA, a leading USA-based diagnostic laboratory company that provides proprietary Next Generation Sequencing
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