Lingering inflammation from viruses like COVID-19 or HIV can take a lasting toll on the brain. New research shows exactly how specific immune system imbalances lead to memory lapses and slowed ...

Researchers at the Monash University Biomedicine Discovery Institute have identified a previously unknown type of immune system memory B cell (MBC) that can cause poor antibody responses in chronic ...

Some cancer cells don't die; they go quiet, like seeds lying dormant in the soil. These "sleeper cells," scattered throughout the body, can stay inactive for years. But when the body faces a ...

A new study uncovers how a protein, APOBEC3B, could protects cells against many different types of RNA viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV2, influenza virus, poliovirus and ...

A non-DNA based test could identify viral infections in patients in minutes. When a clinician suspects a patient has a viral illness, the presence of specific virus types can be confirmed through a ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz Medical Campus, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC), and Utrecht University have found what they suggest is the first direct ...

Vaccination against hepatitis B is a common recommendation, but what exactly is it preventing? HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisory group plan to meet this week to discuss and vote on ...

Dr Louise Clarke discusses presentations of viral vulvo-vaginal infections and how nurses can ensure prompt diagnosis and appropriate care ...