Cancer
He developed the world's first lung cancer vaccine
The LungVax vaccine works by using a DNA sequence to train the immune system to recognize and destroy 'red flag' proteins, or mutant antigens, in lung cancer cells.
Immune
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Flu epidemic
When is the best time to get the flu vaccine?
Currently, there are many types of flu vaccines but are divided into 5 main groups. The best time to get vaccinated is in the fall, before the flu virus outbreaks strong…
Scientific works
The human brain has immune cells that separate us from primates, but it is also a weakness
A type of immune cell found only in humans that persists throughout an individual's development, remaining present even into adulthood.
Health
Social stress causes premature aging of the immune system
Social stress like discrimination and problems with family, work and money... can contribute to your immune system... aging.
Biology
How did viruses from animals to humans evolve?
Viruses that spread from animals to humans are new pathogens, so they are all dangerous, the immune system has never known how to cope while they constantly mutate to ad…
Medicine - Health
There is evidence of mysterious cells in the human immune system
While working to map every cell in the human body, scientists discovered an elusive type of immune cell that first appeared in the womb.
Health
How does the world escape the 'dual pandemic'?
Scientists have discovered a theory that proves that previous exposure to a respiratory virus helps the body
Health
Unknown human body part discovered: 'Tunnel' in the brain
Research just published in the journal Nature Neurosience has discovered tunnel-like structures connecting the human skull and meninges, as well as its unexpected functi…
Health
Efficacy of oral immunotherapy in children with peanut allergy
A new study shows that oral immunotherapy with peanuts can help children get rid of peanut allergies or achieve remission.
Health
Shark protein can prevent Covid-19 and SARS-CoV-2 virus variants
A new study shows that antibody-like proteins found in the immune system of sharks can block the SARS-CoV-2 virus and variants.
Flu epidemic
Why do women have higher levels of antibodies than men after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine?
After 6 months, despite having higher levels of antibodies than men, the anti-Covid-19 antibody levels in women were reduced by more than 50% compared to the peak level…
Health
Discovered the second person in the world to cure himself of HIV
An Argentinian woman has become the second person in the world to have an immune system that may have helped her to cure herself of HIV.
Flu epidemic
How to mutate Delta, Kappa strains to overcome Covid-19 vaccine
A team of American scientists has discovered how Delta and Kappa strains trick the recognition of antibodies, thereby overcoming the immune system created by the vaccine.
Science Events
Breakthrough prize of 3 million USD for mRNA technology to create Covid-19 vaccine
Two scientists who developed the mRNA technology used to make a Covid-19 vaccine have been awarded a $3 million prize.
Health
Top 5 bad habits are pushing you closer to cancer
Many types of cancer come from unhealthy habits. Therefore, adjusting your lifestyle is one of the most effective measures to prevent this incurable disease.