Immune Discovery Should Help Improve Vaccines for Infants and Newborns
A new discovery about immune response in infants may help improve vaccine efficacy, researchers report.... Read More...
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Online Information on Vaccines and Autism Not Always Reliable
Despite the fact papers continue to expose the misinformation linking vaccinations to autism, many people still believe there is a correlation between the two. Researchers found many people get misinformed advice from online resources with negative stances on vaccinations. While using search engines to find negative vaccine advice is common, researchers believe monitoring search results could be useful in identifying people and countries at greatest risk of vaccine misinformation.... Read More...
Is a Stress Shot on the Horizon?
An immunization for stress created from beneficial bacteria could be on the horizon. The vaccine is said to have long lasting anti-inflammatory effects, making people more resilient to the psychological and physical effects of stress.... Read More...
Brain Cancer Vaccine Effective in Some Patients
Researchers report a clinical trial of a personalized vaccine that targets glioblastoma brain cancer has successfully improved survival rates for patients.... Read More...
Belief in Conspiracy Theories Associated With Vaccine Skepticism
A new study reveals people who strongly believe in conspiracy theories are more likely to hold anti-vaccine attitudes.... Read More...
AI Technology Charts Immune Cell Receptor
Johns Hopkins researchers utilize AI technology to create a map which compares different cellular receptors on the surface of T-cells. ... Read More...
New Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid Crisis
A new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.... Read More...
Altered Tetanus Vaccine May Protect Against Allergies and Alzheimer’s
Combining a tetanus vaccine with a virus particle may prove effective as a protection against Alzheimer's. The vaccine could also be used to treat allergies and psoriasis, researchers report.... Read More...
Reliance on ‘Gut Feelings’ Linked to Belief in Fake News
According to a PLOS ONE study, political bias isn't all that helps shape how we perceive truth and news, trusting intuitions also plays a part.... Read More...
Playing in the Dirt As A Kid Makes Later Life Chronic Disease Less Likely
Kids who play in dirt face exposure to germs and parasites that can help reduce risks of suffering certain allergies and illnesses later in life. Early microbial exposures help our bodies to learn how to regulate inflammation, researchers say.... Read More...
Brain Like Activity in Immune System Promises Better Disease Treatments
Researchers discover brain like activity in the immune system. The Nature study reveals T cells in the immune system transfer dopamine to B cells, providing motivation for these cells to produce antibodies and battle infection. The researchers hope their findings will help develop treatments to make immune response to vaccines and infections faster, and slow autoimmune conditions.... Read More...
DNA Vaccine Protects Against Alzheimer’s Toxic Proteins
Researchers report a new DNA vaccine prompts an immune response to proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...