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  • T-cell research reveals paths to better vaccines for COVID-19 and beyond
    on October 9, 2026 at 8:20 pm

    Two people infected with the same strain of COVID-19 can have vastly different experiences. One might never even sniffle, and the other might end up on a ventilator. But why?

  • Blood cancer study links blood formation and bone health
    on October 9, 2026 at 7:40 pm

    Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) belong to the malignant diseases of the hematopoietic system that occur primarily in older adults. In patients with MDS, blood formation in bone marrow is impaired. Medical care therefore typically focuses on blood counts and the treatment of the resulting anemia and other changes in the blood profile; some patients also require regular blood transfusions. Until now, bone health has received less attention in cases of MDS.

  • Tracking molecular malfunctions in metastatic colorectal cancer to find new avenues for treatment
    on October 9, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    Researchers at Hokkaido University, in collaboration with an international team of scientists led by the University of South Florida Health and Tampa General Hospital, have uncovered an important mechanism behind immune evasion in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Their findings challenge a 30-year-old theory about cancer.

  • Malaria remains the leading cause of hospital admission and in-hospital death in children under 2 in Sierra Leone
    on October 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    Malaria, respiratory infections and diarrhea are the leading causes of hospitalization and death during the first two years of life in Sierra Leone, according to a prospective study led by ISGlobal, a center supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation. The findings, obtained as part of the ICARIA project and published in The Lancet Global Health, show that, despite the implementation of the main preventive strategies currently available, Sierra Leone continues to have one of the highest child mortality rates in the world.

  • Gut microbes help set the body’s inflammatory response to vaccination
    on October 9, 2026 at 6:40 pm

    Vaccination is one of the most important tools for preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health. However, immune responses after vaccination vary dramatically from person to person: If you give many people the exact same vaccine, some will experience side effects such as fever and flulike symptoms while others feel fine.