Genes linked to better immune response to flu vaccine identified
Researchers have identified several genes and gene clusters associated with the immune response to flu vaccination.
Aug 26, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
Hepatitis C virus gradually destroys immune defenses
A recent research cited in an academic journal titled Nature Medicine suggests that the virus that causes hepatitis C protects itself by blocking signals that call up immune defenses in liver cells.
Nov 18, 2016, 22:47 PM IST
Unsustainable immune response to chronic viral infection is triggered by inflammation
A study finds fundamental new mechanism explaining the inadequate immune defense against chronic viral infection.
Oct 22, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
How 'self-sabotage' prevents immune response against malaria
New research has revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body's ability to protect itself against the disease.
Dec 26, 2015, 00:49 AM IST
