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09/30/2026

Scientists used machine learning to find many new bacterial antiviral proteins. These discoveries could lead to new drugs and advanced genetic technologies.

09/28/2026

As people age, their immune systems weaken due to declining T cell production. Researchers restored immune function in older mice using liver-based mRNA signaling.

09/23/2026

Free-living amoebas are tough microbes spreading as climate change reshapes environments. They resist water treatment and can hide dangerous pathogens inside their cells.

09/21/2026

A new chikungunya vaccine prepares the immune system prior to infection. As outbreaks spread, the development offers a vital resource for prevention.

09/16/2026

Researchers pioneered a new CRISPR-based method of genetically fighting bacterial resistance. The groundbreaking technology provides a unique tool that actively counters resistant bacteria.

09/14/2026

New research suggests the shingles vaccine may slow biological aging in older adults. Vaccinated adults showed lower inflammation and healthier immune aging markers.

09/09/2026

New research shows T. gondii remains active, organized, and adaptive inside human bodies. Its cysts contain diverse parasites that coordinate infection while evading immune defenses.

09/07/2026

Brain immune cells can destroy themselves to stop Toxoplasma gondii from spreading. This sacrifice helps prevent the parasite from hiding inside the body’s defenses.

09/02/2026

When Covid-19 cells die, they leave behind harmful, lingering protein fragments. These remnants target immune cells to exploit the immune system, prolonging symptoms.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Stanford researchers developed a nasal vaccine with broad protection against many pathogens. In mice, it reduced coronavirus viral load and prevented severe disease.