Immunology

Evolution of the human immune system in the post-omicron era

It has been four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 has yet to be eradicated and new variants are continuously emerging. Despite the extensive immunization programs, breakthrough infections (infection ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How 'late-rising' T cells combat a stubborn virus

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a pathogen that likes to lurk. Most adults already carry CMV, and they show no symptoms at all. The trouble comes when the virus infects a pregnant person for the first time and passes through the ...

Health

Can cold weather cause a cold?

The bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not properly dressed outside?

HIV & AIDS

Researchers identify novel factor in HIV transmission

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have found long-sought answers to questions about HIV transmission, and those findings could lead to new ways to prevent the disease's spread.

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