免疫学

La Trobe University researchers say dying cells can leave behind a residue containing newly identified extracellular vesicles that help direct immune clearance, but laboratory experiments suggest influenza viruses may also use the vesicles to help spread.

June 04, 2026 由 AI 报道 事实核查

Cancer cells that reduce MHC class I—a common way to evade CD8+ “killer” T cells—may become more vulnerable to destruction by CD4+ “helper” T cells through ferroptosis, according to research led by Baylor College of Medicine and collaborators at the University of Michigan and published in Nature Immunology.

Researchers have developed a genomic mapping technique that reveals how thousands of genes work together to influence disease risk, helping to bridge gaps left by traditional genetic studies. The approach, described in a Nature paper led by Gladstone Institutes and Stanford University scientists, combines large-scale cell experiments with population genetics data to highlight promising targets for future therapies and deepen understanding of conditions such as blood disorders and immune-mediated diseases.

December 15, 2025 由 AI 报道

浙江大学研究人员开发了一种新型方法，将通常引发过敏的肥大细胞重新编程为直接向肿瘤递送抗癌病毒的载体。该方法在《细胞》杂志上发表的研究中详细描述，在动物模型中增强了免疫反应，并显示出前景。该方法为个性化癌症治疗铺平了道路。

A new study reveals that breastfeeding leads to a long-term surge in specialized immune cells in breast tissue, potentially reducing cancer risk. Researchers found these CD8+ T cells persist for decades, acting as guards against malignant cells. The findings suggest breastfeeding could enhance natural protection against aggressive breast cancers.

October 16, 2025 由 AI 报道

Scientists have developed mRNA vaccines that produce virus-like nanoparticles inside cells, potentially offering more robust immune responses than current versions. In mouse studies, this approach generated antibody levels up to 28 times higher than standard mRNA vaccines. The innovation could reduce side effects by allowing lower doses while maintaining efficacy.