Immune system

Israeli-founded AI biotech Immunai expands AstraZeneca cancer collaboration

The expanded agreement extends and broadens the companies’ multi-year collaboration in oncology through 2027, according to the statement.

A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021
A guest sits in the outdoor sauna, gazing into the surrounding forest as the quiet heat blends seamlessly with the natural stillness of Slowness.

Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response

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They ate these pickles for 3 months. And this is the amazing thing that happened to them

A SURVEY OF 360 patients with psoriasis showed most patients have suffered an exacerbation of their condition due to stress and anxiety.

Israeli scientists discover skin gene that helps build body’s first line of immune defense


Avoiding detection: How cancers evolve to escape immune system responses

In a study by the Weizmann Institute of Science, researchers pulled out a previously unknown mechanism that allows cancer cells to slip by immune system defenses.

Tissues from mice transplanted with lung cancer cells. When PSME4 levels are high (left, top and bottom), the tumors grow bigger, cancer-fighting killer T cells (white) are reduced (top) and regulatory T cells (green) that inhibit the immune response are more abundant (bottom), compared with regular

'Dangerous' allergenic foods should be allowed in schools, experts say

Israeli allergy and immunology specialists urge an end to banning foods that could cause food allergies from schools.

 CHILDREN ENJOY ice cream cones. Parents have been told by the Education Ministry that they must not give milk; yellow cheese; cottage cheese; peanut snacks like Bamba or peanut butter; and many more staples to their children to bring to school.

Why doesn’t a pregnant woman’s immune system kill her fetus in the womb?

The findings of a new study on maternal-fetal dynamics could lead to advancements in improving rates of preeclampsia and premature birth.

 Illustrative image of a fetus.

Could being infected with this virus lead to Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the sheath of nerve cell extensions.

 This electron microscopic image of two Epstein Barr Virus virions (viral particles) shows round capsids—protein-encased genetic material—loosely surrounded by the membrane envelope.

Revolutionizing infectious disease treatment: A breakthrough in personalized medicine

A Tel Aviv University ‘breakthrough’ discovery could lead to personalized medicine for infectious diseases.

The secret to healing what ails you lies within your own DNA

What is chronic inflammation and how can you prevent it?

Chronic inflammation has been linked to a variety of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and even certain types of cancer. 

 Lower back pain (illustrative).

Immune systems can be weakened by space travel - what causes such an immune deificit? - study

The authors suggested that the change in gene expression of leukocytes under microgravity is triggered by a “fluid shift."

David Saint-Jacques and a record number of astronauts on board the International Space Station are collecting blood and breath samples for Canadian study MARROW. The experiment takes a closer look at the space-related changes that occur in blood and bone marrow

Pregnant women may have strong, variable immunity to COVID-19 - study

The study also found the pregnant women who were hospitalized with COVID-19 had higher levels of certain immune markers.

Pregnant woman, illustrative

Artificial sweetener found to be immunosuppressant in mice- study

Sucralose, a sweetener about 600 times sweeter than sugar, can be detected in humans following its consumption in food or drinks.

Mice [Illustrative]

Skipping breakfast can damage your immune response - study

Skipping meals through intermittent or prolonged fasting periods cause certain white blood cells to go dormant.

 Child eating breakfast (illustrative)