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Why B Cells Benefit From Booster Shots

Researchers discovered that recall germinal centers, activated upon re-exposure to pathogens, draw on naive B cells to create new antibodies while experienced B cells respond immediately.
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Combined Therapy Shows Early Promise for Multiple Sclerosis

A more targeted therapy for multiple sclerosis that uses special immune cells from the patients has shown early promise.
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Nanopillars Create a "Gateway" to the Nucleus Without Damaging Cells

An array of nanopillars that can breach the nucleus of cells without damaging the membrane could open new possibilities in gene therapy.
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Treating Hypoglycemia Via Glucose-Responsive Micelles That Encapsulate Glucagon

Researchers aim to improve commercial glucagon stability and prevent hypoglycemia by using micelles: nanoscale, soap-like bubbles that can be customized to assemble or disassemble in different environments and are used for drug delivery.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Lowers Severe Cardiovascular Risk

Individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of developing more severe cardiovascular conditions linked to COVID-19 infection, yet some cardiovascular effects have been seen after individual doses of the vaccine.
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Natural Immunity Enhances Response to Influenza Vaccines

A study reveals that natural immunity gained from previous influenza infections enhances immune responses to subsequent vaccinations. This finding suggests that individuals who contract the flu may benefit in their battle against future strains.
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CAR T Cells Developed To Target Glioblastoma While Sparing Healthy Tissue

Researchers at the University of Geneva developed CAR T cells targeting the glioblastoma marker PTPRZ1, showing efficacy against tumors. These cells not only attack marked tumor cells but also eliminate others through a bystander effect.
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Lower COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in Those With Unmedicated Mental Health Illness

Vaccination coverage for COVID-19 is high in both people with and without mental illness. However, individuals with unmedicated mental illness have lower vaccination levels.
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Gene Therapy Reduces Bleeding Episodes for Adults with Hemophilia B

A single infusion of a new gene therapy can reduce the number of bleeding episodes by an average of 71%, according to a new study.
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New Bird Flu Control Strategies Needed

A review of sustained mammal-to-mammal bird flu transmission in diverse species, shows global control strategies are not working.
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