Immunology

Hygiene Hypothesis Revisited: Microbial Exposure and Allergy Development For decades, the “hygiene hypothesis” has suggested that limited exposure to microbes in early life may increase the risk of allergic diseases. …

Statins May Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy by Blocking Immune Suppression A common and affordable medication, statins, may significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy by disrupting a newly discovered mechanism that …

Testosterone Fuels Worse Skin Infections in Men, Study Finds DALLAS – Feb. 27, 2026 – Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but …

Breastfeeding’s Lasting Impact: How Immune Cells Shape Maternal and Infant Health Breastfeeding is widely recognized for its benefits to both mother and child, but the intricate biological mechanisms driving these …

Immune System Targeted to Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria The escalating crisis of antibiotic resistance is complicating treatment for hospital-acquired infections worldwide. Among the most concerning are the ESKAPE pathogens – Enterococcus …

Long COVID Linked to Persistent Immune Response, Offering Potential for Biomarkers and Therapies Millions worldwide continue to grapple with the long-term effects of COVID-19, commonly known as Long COVID. New …

Camel-Derived Peptides Offer Hope Against Drug-Resistant Infections As antimicrobial resistance continues to escalate, posing a significant threat to global health, researchers are exploring novel therapeutic strategies. A recent study conducted …

New Antibody Shows Promise in Blocking Epstein-Barr Virus A new approach using genetically human monoclonal antibodies is offering hope for controlling Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a widespread pathogen linked to various …

Key Immune Trigger Identified in Multiple Sclerosis Progression Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified a key immune system switch, the NLRP3 inflammasome, that may play a significant role in …