Cell Therapy to Prevent Organ Rejection
Researchers have used cells found naturally in the body, to re-educate the immune system to prevent rejection of an organ transplant while remaining capable of fighting infections and cancer. [Press release from Kings College London discussing online prepublication in Science Translational Medicine]
Duke-NUS Researchers Identify New Cell that Attacks Dengue Virus
Studying dengue virus in mice, the research team found that mast cells can sense and recognize viruses, and in turn release signaling chemicals to create an immune response. [Duke Medicine Press Release]
U of M Experts Develop Technique to Duplicate Immunity Boosting Cells to Unprecedented Levels
Researchers have discovered a method to quickly and exponentially grow regulatory T-cells. The new process enables replication of the cells by tens of millions in several weeks, a dramatic increase over previous duplication methods. [Press release from the University of Minnesota Medical School discussing online prepublication in Science Translational Medicine]
University of Alberta Researchers Take First Step in Understanding the Immunity of Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Alberta have taken an important step in understanding the immune system of bacteria, a finding that could have implications for medical care and both the pharmaceutical and dairy industries. [Press release from the University of Alberta discussing online prepublication in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology]
Missing DNA ‘Mechanic’ Key Driver in Lymphomas
Scientists have discovered how a protein in immune cells plays an essential role in their development by repairing DNA damage – and if this protein is missing lymphomas can form. [Press release from Cancer Research UK discussing online prepublication in Cancer Cell]
Preventing the Spread of HIV/AIDS with Humanized BLT Mice
A new study further validates the use of humanized BLT mice in the fight to block HIV transmission. [Press release from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine discussing online prepublication in the Journal of Virology]