WEHI researchers have made a surprise discovery about how immune ‘sentinel’ cells are maintained, which could have implications for drugs
Month: September 2021
Infants exposed to domestic violence have poorer cognitive development
While assessing a pregnant woman with premature labor in 1983, Linda Bullock noticed bruises on the woman. When she asked
Allergies to mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines rare, generally mild, study finds
Allergic reactions to the new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are rare, typically mild and treatable, and they should not deter people
Our immune system is as unique as a fingerprint or our DNA
Every person appears to have a completely unique immune system. Researchers from Utrecht University discovered this immune diversity after mapping
Lessons from how bats resist covid could inform new treatments in humans
A paper published in the prestigious journal, Science Immunology, explores the idea that studying bats’ responses to SARS-CoV-2 may provide key
Highly contagious coronavirus variant’s mutation weakens antibody effectiveness
FIU researchers looking to unravel the secrets of how the coronavirus’ most contagious variant became so widespread have found an
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: The scientific process needs to be better explained
When I first wrote about the arrival of SARS-CoV-2 in early March 2020, the question was whether or not the
Brazil turns the tide with Covid-19 vaccines
Despite a slow start plagued by much controversy that still haunts President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s coronavirus vaccination campaign is now
COVID vaccine boosters: Who will receive them and why are they being given?
After consulting its vaccine advisers, the UK government is launching its much-discussed COVID-19 vaccine booster program. From the week beginning September 20 2021, a
Cuba begins vaccinating children as young as 2
Sitting on her mother’s lap, 2-year-old Lucía looked at the illustrations in her book while around her several children watched
