Tags: Immune response

Children's Adaptive Immune System Seems Key to Beating COVID-19

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.16.2020 07:00 AM

Children's “innate” immune response targets unrecognized invaders, including Covid-19. Why is COVID-19 impacting adolescents less seriously than adults? How come the overwhelming majority of kids do not get infected with this strain of coronavirus? And when and how are kids able to combat coronavirus with seemingly ease and efficiency? Kids respond quickly to different viruses An explanation for the relative good fortune of children is indicated in a research comparing the immune reaction of children with that of adults.

Inhaled Vaccines Show Effectiveness in Strengthening Immune Response in Mice, Primates

12.11.2020 21:00 PM

The research findings propose that a safe and efficient delivery system of the lung could someday be employed for vaccines and other treatments against respiratory illnesses.

Oxford University COVID-19 Vaccine Shows 70% Effectiveness

11.23.2020 17:00 PM

The vaccine developed in the UK by AstraZeneca and Oxford University ‘will save many lives,’ says scientist.

Scientists Discover How to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

08.19.2020 00:23 AM

Scientists discover why some bacteria can evade the immune system and cause reactions such as inflammation. Treating immune cell mitochondria is the key to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Scientists Now Find a Possible Explanation Behind the Mystery of Coronavirus Blood Clotting

07.02.2020 06:02 AM

The relationship between blood platelets and viral infection is clarified in a recent study. Further research is needed to see how platelets help the immune system fight viruses such as COVID-19, and how these findings may help with vaccine developments.

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