Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

The immune system has two separate responses, which are orchestrated to optimize protection against pathogens. The first response is known as innate immuni | Immunology ...

The arterial vasculature is the second most frequently calcified structure in the human body after the skeleton. Calcification of the aorta and aortic valves occurs in most individuals in westernized ...

“Imagine getting a nasal spray in the fall months that protects you from all respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and the common cold, as well as bacterial ...

Microbial threats against human health are only growing. Luckily, researchers are developing new vaccines that are up to the ...

In early experiments, researchers developed a vaccine that can be administered as a nasal spray and appears to train the ...

The new GLA-3M-052-LS+OVA vaccine can be delivered as a nasal spray. Three doses protected mice from infection from SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses for three months, and reduced the viral load in ...

Along with nutrition, regular exercise can improve circulation, potentially helping immune cells detect illnesses more ...

Biofilm-mediated infections are highly recalcitrant to antibiotics and host immune system clearance. The matrix that envelopes biofilm-resident bacteria is stabilized by extracellular DNA as well as ...

Quadruple attenuated intracellular Listeria has demonstrated safety and potency in preclinical studies and is set to enter regulatory review for paediatric leukaemia patients following bone ...

In the realm of medical advancements, a universal vaccine that can protect against any pathogen has long been a Holy Grail - and about as elusive as a mythological vessel.But Stanford ...