B cells can create trillions of unique antibodies that provide precision targeting
B cells, also known as B lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell of the lymphocyte subtype. They function…
Category: Immunology
Blocking immune system ‘messenger’ may treat severe asthma
Asthma is more dangerous than many people realize. An estimated 10 Americans die every day from asthma, and the disease…
The Silent Stalker: The Respiratory Syncytial Virus and the Promise of New Immunizations
The air is heavy with the scent of disinfectant, the room filled with the echo of a baby’s cough. A…
Vitiligo linked to lower skin cancer susceptibility
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition in which the immune system attacks and destroys melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin,…
Persistence of S. Capitis NRCS-A Clone in NICUs: Implications for Infection Control
Late-onset neonatal sepsis, especially in pre-term infants, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Coagulase-negative staphylococci, particularly Staphylococcus capitis…
Targeting Gut Microbiota in Intensive Care: Probiotics and Immunonutrition Strategies
Critically ill patients in ICUs often suffer from gut dysbiosis, leading to hyperinflammation and organ failure. This review explores the…
Empowering the Immune System: Immunotherapies release the brakes, revitalizing its attack on cancer cells. Promising but not infallible, they’ve revolutionized cancer care
Certain cancer drugs, such as immunotherapies, can help restore the immune system’s ability to fight tumors. These drugs work by…
How Poxviruses Such As Smallpox Evade the Immune System
Scientists have uncovered important new information about a key protein that allows viruses such as smallpox to replicate and wreak…