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Dr. Lijuan Yuan is a full Professor of Virology and Immunology at the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia The research in Dr. Yuan’s lab focuses on host-pathogen interactions in enteric viruses including infectivity, pathogenesis and immunity, and on...

The mould and diseases caused by root fungus can impact the preservation of fruits and vegetables, potentially shortening their shelf life. However, could certain fungi be altered to benefit their host?

The immune system is the body’s natural defence against antigens such as bacteria and viruses, but in some cases, it can malfunction. We explore the prevalence of immune system disorders, the associated unmet medical needs, and therapeutic research.

Dr. Umeshappa completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, India He received a Master of Veterinary Science degree in Veterinary Pathology from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India, where he studied the immunopathology of Bluetongue (BT), an arboviral disease of sheep, and...

Kim is a Principal Scientist in the Nutrition Innovation Group at Hill's Pet Nutrition. She leverages her background in animal nutrition, microbiology and immunology for the development and scientific discovery of new technologies to improve the nutrition provided to dogs and cats for wellness throughout life and to support those...

A universal receptor system that enables T cells to recognize any cell surface target has been created by University of Pittsburgh researchers, which could revolutionise customizable immunotherapies for treating cancer and other diseases.

In this interview, Benyamin Rosental, PhD, from the Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics, looks toward hexacorallian models to transplant stem cells to corals affected by global warming.

Personalised medicine has become essential in practically every field of healthcare, but tailored medicine is extremely vital when it comes to organ transplantation.

Link established between western diets high in fat and sugar and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the leading cause of chronic liver disease.

The benefits of a good night's sleep on mental health is well-known, but now researchers have discovered it has an impact on response to vaccination too.

AI model could predict ulcerative colitis flare-ups and complications after reading biopsies taken during colonoscopies.

Professor Paige Lacy, PhD, at the University of Alberta, delves into inflammatory cytokine release and its function to aid the body’s natural responses.

Allergic asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by bronchial hyperactivity, disproportionately affecting African Americans.

Dr Brian Seymour is the Research Director of the Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities at Edward Waters University (EWU). He is also a professor of Immunology in the Department of Natural, Social and Behavioral Science at EWU As a scientist and an active researcher, he has recently established...

Peter Bretscher, Faculty in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Saskatchewan questions whether there is a way of fostering resilience in immunological research.

Dr Lynn Turner is the Director of Research at Worldwide Cancer Research, responsible for the strategic development and operational oversight of the research-funding programme of the Charity. The Research Directorate is responsible for awarding funding, overseeing all active grants, communicating the science, and measuring the impact we are making...

A new biomarker for COVID-19? Researchers discover increased levels of the cytokine IL-26 in blood of acute patients.

Could medical approaches of stem cell-based therapy, be a tool for corals’ resilience to heat stress? Benyamin Rosental, Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor at Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel answers the compelling question here.

Dr Zisis Kozlakidis and Dr Dewi Nur Aisyah examine Hepatitis C virus elimination and weigh up if this has the potential to become a global success story.

We enter Winter 2022 with our particular October volume of North America Analysis, crammed with insightful policy articles.