Tag: Immunology
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Insights from a 44-Case Study: Gynecologic Cancers in HIV Patients (2020–2024)
Background and Purpose The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has dramatically increased life expectancy for people living with HIV. As patients live longer, the spectrum of health concerns has shifted, with non-AIDS-defining cancers, particularly gynecologic malignancies, emerging as a significant issue. This study examines 44 cases from 2020 to 2024 to understand patterns in incidence,…
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How a GI Tract Protein Neutralizes Many Bacteria
Understanding the first line of defense: mucosal proteins in the GI tract The mucosal surfaces lining our body, especially in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, host a sophisticated defense system. Among the frontline players are proteins that act quickly to neutralize microbes before they can cause inflammation or infection. One notable family involves lectins—proteins that recognize…
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Tuberculosis hijacks immune defenses to boost infection
How tuberculosis exploits immune defenses Scientists have uncovered a mechanism by which tuberculosis (TB) bacteria manipulate the very immune systems designed to stop them. The discovery sheds light on why humans and many animals remain highly vulnerable to TB, sometimes even when immune defenses are active. The bacteria appear to exploit a particular arm of…
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Study Reveals How Tuberculosis Exploits Immune Defenses to Promote Infection
New Insights into a Silent Adversary For decades, scientists have wrestled with the stubborn question of why tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. A new study sheds light on a chilling mechanism: the tuberculosis bacterium appears to exploit a part of the host immune system that is supposed to defend against…
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Study Unveils How Tuberculosis Exploits Immune Defenses to Promote Infection
New clues into TB’s clever hijacking of the immune system Scientists have uncovered mechanisms by which the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) can turn the body’s own immune defenses to its advantage. The findings shed light on why humans and animals remain highly susceptible to TB and point toward new strategies for treatment and prevention.…
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More Neanderthal than human: How DNA from our long-lost ancestors affects our health today
Introduction: Why Neanderthal DNA still matters Scientists have long known that modern humans carry small traces of Neanderthal DNA. Far from being a distant curiosity, these genetic fragments influence many aspects of health and biology today. From how our bodies fight infections to how we metabolize certain nutrients, the legacy of our long-lost ancestors persists…
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KAIST researchers wake sleeping immune cells to attack cancer
Groundbreaking approach to awaken the body’s own defenders Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have unveiled a novel method to turn a patient’s dormant immune cells into potent cancer fighters. The breakthrough suggests a simpler, potentially more accessible route to immunotherapy by reactivating immune responses that are often suppressed by…
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Radionuclide Drug Conjugates: Harbour BioMed & Lannacheng Alliance
Harbour BioMed and Lannacheng Forge a Long-Term Strategic Collaboration In a bold move to accelerate precision oncology, Harbour BioMed and Lannacheng have announced a long-term strategic collaboration focused on the development of next-generation radionuclide drug conjugates (RDCs). The partnership appears to align with a broader industry trend toward targeted radiopharmaceuticals that combine the specificity of…
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Harbour BioMed and Lannacheng Forge Long-Term Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Radionuclide Drug Conjugates
Strategic Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Radionuclide Drug Conjugates Harbour BioMed has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with Lannacheng to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation radionuclide drug conjugates (RDCs). The partnership combines Harbour BioMed’s expertise in antibody therapeutics with Lannacheng’s strength in radiopharmaceutical science, creating a powerful platform to target difficult-to-treat cancers and inflammatory…
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Pig organ transplants could surpass human ones, expert says
Pig organs: a potential leap for transplant medicine In a bold claim that could reshape the future of organ transplantation, a leading surgeon involved in trials transplanting pig kidneys into living humans suggests pig organs could one day outperform those from human donors. The statement comes as researchers advance xenotransplantation, the introduction of animal organs…