immunology
Scientists Discover T Cells That Play Hide-And-Seek With HIV
Viruses like HIV can conceal themselves from the immune system, but a specialized type of killer T cell can seek out their hiding spots, a study shows.
Vaccine Helps Immune System ‘Remember’ Cancer Threats
When activated, a special type of modified cell called aAVC promotes the maturation of dendritic cells, the gatekeepers of immune memory.
Legions Of Immune Cells In The Lung Keep Legionella At Bay
Monocyte-derived cells, which are part of the immune system, have been found to play a significant role in fighting off the bacterium that causes Legionnaire’s disease.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Professor Tasuku Honjo
Tasuku Honjo has made two groundbreaking discoveries in the field of immunotherapy—the well-earned fruits of a 50-year-long career.
Why Malaria Vaccines Just Don’t Seem To Work For Long
Antibodies aren't enough—vaccines that also generate immune cells called CD8+ T cells can protect against malaria in the longer term.
8 Immune Genes Linked To Brain Cancer Death Risk
A set of eight immune system genes may play a role in how long people can live after developing glioblastoma multiforme, a common type of brain cancer.
Enzyme ‘Snitches’ On Cancer Cells To The Immune System
By cutting DNA in the nucleus of a cancer cell, the enzyme MUS81 reveals their location to immune cells, triggering an attack.
CBMG Expands Beijing GMP Facility
CBMG will open a third GMP facility in Beijing to develop their immunotherapy platform, CAR-T.
The Anti-Inflammatory Receptor Tag Team
Super resolution microscopy has revealed the receptors involved in IL-37 signaling, paving the way for new anti-inflammatory therapies.
