immunity

Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for Children: Everything Parents Need to Know For many children, the mere mention of a “flu shot” can trigger anxiety. The fear of needles is a …

How a Mother’s Immunity Transfers to Her Baby A mother’s immune system plays a crucial role in protecting her newborn, extending beyond birth through antibodies passed via the placenta and, …

Why H2N2 Flu Is Back on the Pandemic Preparedness Radar In the ever-evolving landscape of global health threats, influenza viruses remain a persistent and unpredictable challenge. Among them, the H2N2 …

Fibroblast Subtype Essential for Coordinating Immune Cells in Lymph Nodes Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a specific fibroblast subtype that plays a critical role in organizing immune …

How the Immune System Influences Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease The brain’s immune system plays a dual role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, acting as both a protector and …

Training the Immune System to Fight Drug-Resistant Infections: A New Approach A novel strategy to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance is showing promise. Researchers at Trinity College Dublin …

CD4+ T Cells: Reframing Cancer Immunotherapy For decades, cancer immunotherapy has largely focused on CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes as the primary drivers of tumor cell destruction. However, emerging clinical evidence …

Maternal Antibodies Key to Protecting Newborns from Deadly E. Coli Infections, Study Finds New research published March 11, 2026, in the journal Nature, reveals a critical link between maternal antibodies …

Disrupting Protein Production in Tumors: A Novel Immunotherapy Strategy A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Liège’s GIGA Institute has revealed a fresh approach to stimulate the …

Waning Immunity and the Require for Continued COVID-19 Boosters A recent surge in COVID-19 cases, identified as the ninth wave in New Zealand, is raising concerns about waning immunity and …