Western diet `may change gut bacteria and trigger colitis in those at risk`
Certain saturated fats that are common in the modern Western diet can initiate a chain of events leading to complex immune disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) Continue reading “Western diet `may change gut bacteria and trigger colitis in those at risk`” » More...
Changes in gut bacteria may trigger diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers including one of an Indian origin have found that the billions of bugs in our guts regulate the immune system and related autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis Continue reading “Changes More...
Vaccines to boost immunity where it counts
Researchers have created synthetic nanoparticles that greatly bolster vaccine responses by Continue reading “Vaccines to boost immunity where it counts” » More...
Immune cells facilitate ‘brown fat’ to burn calories
Immune system plays a backup role in facilitating ‘brown fat’ to burn calories and heat up the body on cold nights Continue reading “Immune cells facilitate ‘brown fat’ to burn calories” » More...
Why some people are better at fighting dengue fever
Scientists have for the first time discovered a part of our immune system that is involved in getting rid of dengue viruses Continue reading “Why some people are better at fighting dengue fever” » More...
1 in 4 severe asthma attacks can be cured with proper medication
Adhering to medication as per prescription can prevent one-quarter of severe asthma attacks, a new study has suggested Continue reading “1 in 4 severe asthma attacks can be cured with proper medication” More...
Potential vaccine against flu viruses identified
Scientists have found a potential universal vaccine to fight against infection caused by various influenza viruses, including the highly pathogenic avian H5 virus and the pandemic H1 (“swine flu”) virus Continue More...
World’s first movies showing type-1 diabetes as it affects body released
Scientists have created the first cellular movies showing the destruction underlying type-1 diabetes in real-time in mouse models Continue reading “World’s first movies showing type-1 diabetes as it affects More...
New antibodies give 100pc protection to mice against HIV infection
Scientists have developed a way of delivering broadly neutralizing antibodies in mice, and in doing so, have effectively protected them from HIV infection Continue reading “New antibodies give 100pc protection More...
Vaccine targeting latent TB enters 1st phase of clinical testing
Statens Serum Institut and Aeras have announced the initiation of the first Phase I clinical trial of a new candidate TB vaccine designed to protect people latently infected with TB Continue reading “Vaccine More...
