Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections prime the lungs for cancer and can accelerate the disease’s development, but vaccination heads off those harmful effects, new research from UVA Health’s Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research and UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center indicates. UVA School of Medicine researcher Jie Sun, PhD, and colleagues found that serious viral infections “reprogrammed” … Read more
In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream cone, it doesn’t seem like your body is pulling off a biological miracle. But it is. That cookie is not you-yet when you put it in your mouth, your body is able to tolerate it and process it without any detriment to your … Read more
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The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new Cornell University study in mice reveals that adults’ exposure to diverse microbes and allergens may in fact worsen certain allergic conditions. “Our data suggests that it’s important to think about how we go through … Read more
Newswise — Researchers at the University of California San Diego and collaborators have discovered a new way to help the immune system fight ovarian cancer by changing how tumors communicate with nearby immune cells. The study found that blocking a protein called FAK (focal adhesion kinase), which is highly active in many ovarian cancers, can … Read more
A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Compared to the three to six months currently required to establish treatment efficacy, this new imaging technique could … Read more
Newswise — DALLAS – Feb. 27, 2026 – Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to reveal testosterone, present at higher levels in males, as a key driver of infection. … Read more
It’s widely known that breastfeeding impacts the health of both mother and child, but the underlying biology that leads to these effects has been understudied. In a review article publishing in the Cell Press journal Trends in Immunology on February 26, researchers highlight recent studies showing T cells-white blood cells that play a pivotal role in the immune system-shape the baby’s immune system, support healthy gut bacteria, and reduce the … Read more
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Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel fully recovered weeks or months later. Tulane researchers found that while both viruses can leave lasting lung damage, only … Read more