Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a novel immunotherapy combination, targeting checkpoints in both T cells and myeloid suppressor cells, that successfully reprogrammed the…
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COVID-19 booster increases durability of antibody response, research shows — ScienceDaily
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine speaks to the benefits of a COVID-19 booster. The new findings shed light on how mRNA boosters — both Pfizer…
Congress Weighs Plan for Commission to Investigate Covid Response
Any investigation of the pandemic would necessarily be vast and complex, encompassing topics such as better detection of new pathogens, improvements to the public health system’s antiquated data collection apparatus,…
Hochul hires firm for post-election probe of NY’s Cuomo-led COVID response
Gov. Kathy Hochul has awarded a $4.3 million contract to investigate New York’s Andrew Cuomo-led response to the coronavirus outbreak — drawing fire from critics who accuse her of slow-walking…
HHS Secretary Becerra Declares Public Health Emergency for South Carolina in response to Hurricane Ian
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today declared a Public Health Emergency for the state of South Carolina to address the health impacts of Hurricane Ian.…
FDA report details agency fumbles during infant formula investigation that hampered response
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf told CNN that there wasn’t any one problem or person responsible for the crisis. “There are a number of things, any one of which would…
T cells that ‘nibble’ tumors unwittingly help cancer evade the immune response — ScienceDaily
The immune system is equipped to respond not just to external invaders — think viruses, bacteria, and parasites — but also to internal threats, namely, cancer. Yet, frequently, malignancies overcome…
Review of N.J. COVID response could begin ‘within a matter of weeks’
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was asked again whether his administration would conduct a review of the state’s response to the COVID pandemic. This time it was on national television.…