RSV vaccines effective, but more people need to get them

Since their introduction last year, researchers have been monitoring the real-world impact of the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. In a recent commentary in The Lancet, Angela Branche, MD,

Immune cell discovery offers new potential for cancer immunotherapy

Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University have identified a novel type of immune cell, called the stem-like CD4 T cell, that plays a pivotal role in anti-tumor immunity.

‘Transient’ gut bacteria may affect health and guide diet choices

Persistent and transient colonizing species determine the stability of the gut microbiota. Credit: npj Biofilms and Microbiomes (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41522-024-00561-1 Scientists have identified two types of microbes in the gut