- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 22nd, 2014
Roasted Peanuts Are More Likely to Trigger an Allergic Reaction
Researchers finds people who opt for raw peanuts have lower chances to develop an allergy to these snacks
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 25th, 2014
Fully Functional Organ Grown Inside Living Mouse for the First Time Ever
The achievement is hailed as a major breakthrough for regenerative medicine
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 14th, 2014
This Is How the Ebola Virus Disables the Body's Immune Response
The virus produces a protein that stops the immune system from attacking it
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 29th, 2014
HIV Progression Slowed Down by Low Cholesterol Levels in Immune Cells
Scientists say this explains why some people experience a slower disease progression
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 19th, 2014
Human Innate Immune Cells Transplanted in Mice for the First Time
This will enable scientists to better study human diseases
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 13th, 2014
Missing Bacteria Found to Play Major Role in Crohn's Disease
The role of gut flora in this illness appears to have been understated
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 6th, 2014
Gene-Editing Method Increases Resilience to HIV
These are the first clinical trials of this type to show success
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 3rd, 2014
Brain Development Tied to Immune System Traits in New Children Study
The research sheds light on why kids in poor areas suffer from cognitive impairment
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 18th, 2014
New Generation of Vaccines Produce Strong Immune Responses
They are developed based on research conducted at MIT
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 3rd, 2014
Blood Cells Spontaneously Turn into Cancer Cells Every Day
The immune system is the only thing preventing cancer from settling in
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 14th, 2014
Immune Mechanism Fighting Off Malaria Identified
Boosting it could reduce the number of infections, experts say
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 6th, 2014
Lymph Node Analysis Reveals Future Cancer Progression
Scientists figure out how to predict the evolution of melanoma
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 3rd, 2014
Nanoparticles and Red Blood Cells Mix for Excellent Vaccines
Scientists say that such vaccines may be used to treat MRSA
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 20th, 2013
Custom Immune Cells Attacked Cancer in Two Patients
The individuals were previously unresponsive to therapies
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 19th, 2013
Narcolepsy Is an Autoimmune Disease, New Study Confirms
The nature of narcolepsy has been under investigation for years
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 20th, 2013
How a Common Bacteria Hijacks the Immune System
Statistics show S. aureus infects one in five people worldwide
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 18th, 2013
Immune System May Behave Differently When Cancer Reoccurs
This discovery may lead to the development of new therapies