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Contrary to prior belief, certain T-cells remain in lymph nodes for a long time and store information about immune reactions there, reports a new study.

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified multiple species of bacteria that, when present in the gut, are linked to an increased risk of developing severe malaria in humans and mice.

An enzyme that may help some breast cancers spread can be stopped with an antibody created in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. With further development, the antibody might offer an effective drug treatment for those same breast cancers.

Researchers made the breakthrough discovery that the genetically encoded T-cell receptor (TCR) sequence that humans develop in early childhood determines a T cell’s function.

Cyanobacteria are a key species in Earth's history, as they introduced atmospheric oxygen for the first time. The analysis of their evolution therefore provides important insights into the formation of modern aerobic ecosystems.

A staple of lockdown kitchens and bakeries across the world, sourdough is famed for its unique, tangy flavor. New research, presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2023 conference, has identified what makes sourdough taste so good.

Researchers at Cornell have discovered a new grape downy mildew resistance gene – giving the wine and grape industry a powerful new tool to combat this devastating disease.

New research from the University of Copenhagen demonstrates that bonnets can also find their ways into young, healthy trees and plants, where they try to cooperate.

Researchers have unpicked the mechanism behind how Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus reprograms immune cells, increasing inflammation and making an individual vulnerable to cancer development.

A recent study from Monash University has revealed that bacteriophages may also provide a symbiotic benefit to mammalian cells, promoting cellular growth and survival.