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immunology

A vial labeled “mRNA vaccine” and a syringe on a blue background.
An Updated Approach to mRNA Vaccine Quality Assessment
Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Nov 13, 2023 | 3 min read
Researchers developed and validated a sequencing method for mRNA vaccines, moving the manufacturing field forward by linking established technologies with translational applications.
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Newly Developed mRNA Vaccine Protects Against Lyme Disease
Charlene Lancaster, PhD | Nov 13, 2023 | 5 min read
Leveraging the same mRNA platform used for covid vaccines, researchers generated a vaccine that prevents mice from acquiring Lyme disease.
Cancer Vaccines: A Dose of Prevention
Cancer Vaccines: A Dose of Prevention
The Scientist | 1 min read
Discover the latest progress behind therapeutic vaccines that boost the immune system’s cancer-killing abilities.
A microRNA Family Drives the T Cell Response in Cancer
Niki Spahich, PhD | Nov 11, 2023 | 4 min read
When their in vitro and in vivo results conflicted, researchers took a deep dive into microRNAs’ influence on T cell memory formation.
A dark haired man is asleep on a grey couch under a darker grey blanket. A box of tissues is under his arm, and he is holding a tissue in one hand.
Why Do I Sleep So Much When I Am Sick?
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 1, 2023 | 2 min read
Some elements of human immune systems serve important functions beyond fighting infections.
A Novel Stem-Cell Derived In Vitro Model of Intestinal Inflammation
A Novel Stem-Cell Derived In Vitro Model of Intestinal Inflammation
The Scientist | 1 min read
In this webinar, Bryan McQueen will discuss how a novel in vitro model of inflammatory bowel disease paves the way toward scientific discovery and developing cost-effective therapies.
Human lung with viruses
Gut Signals Influence Lung Responses to Infection
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Nov 1, 2023 | 2 min read
Diet-derived molecules spur a biological mechanism in the lung barriers of mice that prevents viral lung injury.
qPCRDriving Wastewater Surveillance for Infectious Disease
Nathan Ni, PhD | Oct 30, 2023 | 3 min read
Natalie Knox and the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory are helping establish a national qPCR-driven wastewater surveillance network for SARS-CoV-2 and other diseases.
Beyond Gravity: Immune-Mediated Liver Damage in Spaceflight
Beyond Gravity: Immune-Mediated Liver Damage in Spaceflight
The Scientist | 1 min read
In this webinar, Noah Allen will explore how spaceflight changes the way organs and systems function, focusing on immune-mediated liver damage.
Kaitlyn Sadtler standing in front of a laboratory bench
Spectral Flow Cytometry: Separating the Fluorophore Rainbow
Charlene Lancaster, PhD | Oct 24, 2023 | 3 min read
Spectral flow cytometry separates similarly emitting fluorophores and enabled Kaitlyn Sadtler to construct a 24-color rat panel for immunological analyses.
Explore How Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Profiling Characterizes Immune Cells
Revealing Immune Responses with Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Profiling
Cellecta, Inc. | Oct 19, 2023 | 1 min read
Immune receptor repertoire profiling is an important analytic tool for disease research in many areas, including cancer, cell and organ transplantation, autoimmunity, and infectious disease. 
An abstract rendering of laboratory flasks with green and pink glowing liquid and scientific shapes floating above.
Traditional Techniques, New Applications
The Scientist | 1 min read
Researchers harness the power of familiar methods to advance science. 
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Overcoming Cancer Therapy Obstacles With Epitope Editing
Rebecca Roberts, PhD | Oct 12, 2023 | 3 min read
Editing epitopes expressed on the surfaces of transplanted hematopoietic stem cells renders them resistant to AML treatments without affecting their critical functions.
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A Snapshot of How Obesity Transforms Fat
Aparna Nathan, PhD | Oct 5, 2023 | 3 min read
Spatial methods reveal immune cell formations in fat during early obesity.
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Relevant Models Reflect Real-World Needs
The Scientist | 1 min read
Jie Sun shares how his curiosity, creativity, and motivation to address clinical public health needs steer his research in immunology and infectious disease.
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Tuning T Cells
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Oct 2, 2023 | 2 min read
An often overlooked property of the tumor environment shapes T cell function and may improve T cell therapies.
The Vaginal Microbiome is Finally Getting Recognized
Hannah Thomasy, PhD, Drug Discovery News | Sep 25, 2023 | 10+ min read
Vaginal dysbiosis has long been a taboo subject, but studying and optimizing the vaginal microbiome could be a game changer for women's health.
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A Deep Dive into Laboratory Developed Tests
Thermo Fisher Scientific | 1 min read
Explore the latest in cutting-edge diagnostic assays.
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The Extra X: How the Sex Chromosome Affects Autoimmunity Risk
Kamal Nahas, PhD | Sep 19, 2023 | 4 min read
What underlies the uneven burden of autoimmunity between the sexes has remained a mystery. Now, scientists found clues by turning to a key player on the X chromosome.
Image of <em >Candida albicans</em> fungus.
A Fungus Plays Tug-of-war for Metal Ions
Laura Tran, PhD | Sep 14, 2023 | 3 min read
In the fight between hosts and fungal pathogens, scientists discovered how withholding manganese can cripple Candida albicans.
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