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Experimental chemo drug triggers 'viral mimicry' signals that rally immune attack
In recent years, scientists have discovered that some chemotherapy drugs not only kill cancer cells directly, but at least in some patients, mysteriously also trigger their immune system to attack the cancer. That would seem ...
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Previously hidden immune circuit in the uterus sheds light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure
Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the embryo must securely "land" and connect with the mother's blood supply—a process guided by a specialized ...
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How one flu virus can hamper the immune response to another
Prior exposure to one strain of influenza virus may weaken children's ability to mount an effective antibody response against their subsequent exposure to a different flu strain, according to a study led by Weill Cornell ...
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Could a hot cup of matcha dial down the 'sneeze switch' in allergic rhinitis?
There's now another reason to love Japan's famous matcha: A study in mice suggests that the green tea powder could reduce the need to sneeze in people with nasal allergies.
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Turning cancer's protein machinery against itself to boost immunity
A new study led by Pierre Close's team (GIGA, Laboratory of Cancer Signaling, and WELRI Investigator) reveals how subtly disrupting the way tumors produce their proteins can trigger a potent antitumor immune response. Researchers ...
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Blood immune 'fingerprint' may help predict serious side effects of new Alzheimer's drug
A team of University of Kentucky researchers has uncovered a surprising clue in the battle against Alzheimer's disease that could help doctors predict, and ultimately prevent, a common side effect of the newest generation ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Immune cells play key role in regulating eye pressure linked to glaucoma, research reveals
When the eye's drainage system clogs, pressure builds up and causes damage. The pressure can lead to glaucoma and vision loss. New research, published in the journal Immunity, reveals that a specialized set of immune cells ...
Mar 9, 2026
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UV air filters cut airborne asthma triggers, study finds
Ultraviolet air filters might help rid a person's home of asthma triggers, a new study suggests. Installing one type of UV air filter in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems led to a more than twofold decrease ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Study finds earlier asthma biologics in children cut severe attacks most
Robust real-world data on the effectiveness of biologic therapies in children with severe asthma remain limited, particularly across different ages and early-life risk profiles. This evidence gap constrains precision in treatment ...
Mar 8, 2026
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Why most foods don't trigger allergies: Three common seed proteins may train gut immune tolerance
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 ...
Mar 7, 2026
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Rising tree pollen counts signal start of allergy season
If you live in parts of the West and South, you may already be reaching for your allergy meds.
Mar 7, 2026
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Ketone supplementation improves immunotherapy outcomes in mice, with human clinical trial underway
A naturally occurring byproduct of liver metabolism—the ketone body, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)—can strengthen the fitness and antitumor activity of CAR T cells. The findings, reported on March 6, 2026 in the journal Cell, ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Spray-on 'immune-shield' coats transplant organs to curb rejection
A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing systemic side effects. A research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Why one nostril feels blocked: The nasal cycle swaps airflow about every two hours
One of the most bothersome things about being sick or having seasonal allergies is that it makes your nose stuffy and blocked. This makes breathing in through your nostrils frustrating—if not altogether impossible.
Mar 6, 2026
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AAAAI: Omalizumab as effective as multifood oral immunotherapy for individuals with food allergy
Individuals with one to three allergenic foods are able to introduce and continue eating allergenic foods at 12 months after multifood oral immunotherapy (mOIT) or omalizumab, according to a study presented at the annual ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Feeling stressed? These immune cells might be key to understanding why
There are many ways that the human body responds to stress, from the adrenaline rush of the "fight-or-flight" instinct to more subtle, complex changes that may not be immediately recognizable to us.
Mar 6, 2026
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Overcoming ovarian cancer's resistance to immunotherapy
Cells in our immune system are best known for providing security against external invaders such as bacteria and viruses. These immune cells also guard against internal threats, including cancerous tumors. Different forms ...
Mar 5, 2026
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New tracking tool reveals how T cells adapt in different organs
Our immune system relies on T cells to fight infections. But T cells don't just show up and react—first, they train, get a game plan, and coordinate their defenses in lymphoid organs. Researchers have struggled to understand ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Immune protein found to play a key role in maintaining bone health
Researchers at King's College London have discovered that an immune protein best known for protecting the body against infection also plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones. The research published in Proceedings ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Cloaked stem cells evade immune rejection in mice, pointing to a potential universal donor cell line
A study published in Stem Cell Reports demonstrates that genetically engineered human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) can overcome immune rejection in mice with humanized immune systems, surviving for five months in a stringent ...
Mar 5, 2026
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AAAAI: Peanut allergy risk increased in younger siblings of peanut-consuming children
Younger siblings of peanut-consuming children have an increased risk for peanut sensitization and allergy, which can be mitigated by early introduction of peanuts, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...
Mar 5, 2026
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AAAAI: No increase seen in asthma exacerbations with ICI use for melanoma, renal cell carcinoma
For patients with asthma, receipt of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy for melanoma or renal cell carcinoma is not associated with an increased risk for exacerbations, according to a study presented at the annual ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Review of 931 papers finds immune 'signatures' tied to post-viral brain fog
What impact does a viral infection have on our memory, attention, and concentration? The COVID-19 pandemic has reignited interest in this question, which has now been extended to other infections such as HIV, herpes, and ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Molecular target drives immunogenicity in cancer immunotherapy
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have identified a protein called tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) as a potential "switch" that can modulate a type of cancer cell death known as immunogenic cell death ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Thymus function may hold the key to understanding immune aging
As populations age worldwide, the decline of the immune system, a process known as immunosenescence, has become a critical biomedical challenge. This decline leads to increased susceptibility to infections, reduced vaccine ...
Mar 5, 2026
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