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#immunology

Universal Antivenom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him Hundreds of Times

Tim Friede's self-experimentation may be a breakthrough for universal antivenom development.

fromwww.npr.org

2 weeks ago

US news

Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill 'science fair'

more#health-research

RIFINs displayed on malaria-infected erythrocytes bind KIR2DL1 and KIR2DS1 - Nature

Understanding the interactions between RIFIN proteins and immune receptors is crucial for developing strategies to combat malaria, particularly in regions heavily affected by the disease.

Coronavirus

fromFuturism

"Gasping": Scientists Make Breakthrough Toward Full Cure for HIV

Scientists have made significant progress in making the HIV virus visible, potentially paving the way for a cure.

Science

Daily briefing: Immune cell 'spies' give the brain information about the gut

Specialized immune cells in mice influence food pursuit behaviors by relaying information to the brain from the gut and fat tissue.

#covid-19

fromCornell Chronicle

COVID-flu vaccine could provide broad, lasting protection | Cornell Chronicle

A new vaccine platform from Cornell researchers offers longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 and influenza, showing promising results in mouse models.

fromPsychology Today

8 Signs You Are Talking to a Germ Denier

Germ denial poses a significant threat to public health by rejecting the well-established germ theory that many diseases are caused by microorganisms.

fromCornell Chronicle

COVID-flu vaccine could provide broad, lasting protection | Cornell Chronicle

A new vaccine platform from Cornell researchers offers longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 and influenza, showing promising results in mouse models.

fromPsychology Today

8 Signs You Are Talking to a Germ Denier

Germ denial poses a significant threat to public health by rejecting the well-established germ theory that many diseases are caused by microorganisms.

Radiation-induced amphiregulin drives tumour metastasis

Radiotherapy may inadvertently promote metastasis through amphiregulin expression, suggesting a complex role of radiation in cancer progression.

#medical-research

fromenglish.elpais.com

The man who was bitten hundreds of times by poisonous snakes paves the way for a universal antidote

Promising new antidote developed for snakebites based on antibodies from Tim Friede, offering hope for universal treatment.

fromFuturism

Total Chad Gets Bit by Hundreds Venomous Snakes to Develop Universal Antivenom

Friede's unique antibody extraction may lead to a universal antivenom for snakebite treatment.

Inverse vaccines': the promise of a holy grail' treatment for autoimmune diseases

Inverse vaccines represent a revolutionary approach to treating autoimmune diseases by specifically targeting rogue components of the immune system.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

A Snake Collector Volunteered for 200 Snakebites. His Blood Is Now Being Studied in Antivenom

A new antivenom developed using antibodies from a man who survived multiple venomous snake bites shows promise against 19 snake species.

Snake collector's immunity quest opens path towards universal antivenom

Tim Friede's self-experimentation offers a groundbreaking approach to developing a universal antivenom for snake bites.

fromenglish.elpais.com

The man who was bitten hundreds of times by poisonous snakes paves the way for a universal antidote

Promising new antidote developed for snakebites based on antibodies from Tim Friede, offering hope for universal treatment.

fromFuturism

Total Chad Gets Bit by Hundreds Venomous Snakes to Develop Universal Antivenom

Friede's unique antibody extraction may lead to a universal antivenom for snakebite treatment.

Inverse vaccines': the promise of a holy grail' treatment for autoimmune diseases

Inverse vaccines represent a revolutionary approach to treating autoimmune diseases by specifically targeting rogue components of the immune system.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

A Snake Collector Volunteered for 200 Snakebites. His Blood Is Now Being Studied in Antivenom

A new antivenom developed using antibodies from a man who survived multiple venomous snake bites shows promise against 19 snake species.

Snake collector's immunity quest opens path towards universal antivenom

Tim Friede's self-experimentation offers a groundbreaking approach to developing a universal antivenom for snake bites.

more#medical-research

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Bay Area man who injected himself with venom hundreds of times could revolutionize snakebite treatment

Tim Friede's unique exposure to snake venom has led to the development of an antivenom for 19 snake species, showcasing new possibilities in snakebite treatment.

Blood of man who's had 200 snake bites helps make a potent antivenom

A new antivenom developed from snakebite survivor's antibodies shows promise against multiple snake venoms.

Ethical concerns arise from the source of antibodies in the antivenom development process.

Mental health

fromHarvard Gazette

3 months ago

Immune-system strategy used to treat cancer may help with Alzheimer's - Harvard Gazette

Inhibiting TIM-3 in mice enhances microglial activity against Alzheimer's plaques, potentially restoring memory function.

US news

3 months ago

A Harvard Scientist's Tuberculosis Research Is Threatened by Trump's Cuts

The Trump administration's freeze on research funding critically impacts Harvard's tuberculosis research, signaling threats to scientific inquiry at elite universities.

Regulated somatic hypermutation enhances antibody affinity maturation - Nature

"Current understanding suggests that somatic hypermutation (SHM) continues at a constant rate per division, so that the highest-affinity B cells accumulate more mutations than their lower affinity counterparts."

Miscellaneous

Cancer cells 'poison' the immune system with tainted mitochondria

Cancer cells can transfer defective mitochondria to immune cells, leading to immune evasion.

Research reveals the previously unknown migration of mitochondria in human cells.

Author Correction: HIV-1 Env trimers asymmetrically engage CD4 receptors in membranes - Nature

The research showcases collaboration across departments to study microbial pathogenesis and its role in diseases such as AIDS and cancer.

Cancer

VDAC2 loss elicits tumour destruction and inflammation for cancer therapy - Nature

Genetically engineered mice were essential for studying immune responses in cancer research under ethical guidelines.

OMG science

5 months ago

Cancer cells 'poison' the immune system with tainted mitochondria

Cancer cells can transfer defective mitochondria to immune cells, leading to immune evasion.

Research reveals the previously unknown migration of mitochondria in human cells.

Author Correction: HIV-1 Env trimers asymmetrically engage CD4 receptors in membranes - Nature

The research showcases collaboration across departments to study microbial pathogenesis and its role in diseases such as AIDS and cancer.

Cancer

VDAC2 loss elicits tumour destruction and inflammation for cancer therapy - Nature

Genetically engineered mice were essential for studying immune responses in cancer research under ethical guidelines.

more#cancer-research

Can Adults Develop Seasonal Allergies? Symptoms and Treatments, Explained

The onset of seasonal allergies in adults is becoming common, with symptoms often mistaken for colds. They can develop at any age, especially in the 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Mental health

Opinion | The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Even Scarier Than It Looks

The Texas measles outbreak highlights the severe long-term risks of the virus, far beyond immediate fatalities.