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Bat Immune Systems: The Original Antivirus Programs
Bat Immune Systems: The Original Antivirus Programs
Bats stay healthy while hosting some of the world’s deadliest viruses. Scientists are just beginning to understand how.
Bats stay healthy while hosting some of the world’s deadliest viruses. Scientists are just beginning to understand how.
genetics, infectious disease, immunology
Parasite Drove Natural Selection in Amazonian Indigenous Groups
Natalia Mesa, PhD | Mar 13, 2023 | 4 min read
The findings could help researchers understand why some individuals are more vulnerable to deadly Chagas disease.
Genes that Aided Black Death Survival Linked to Autoimmunity
Jef Akst | Oct 20, 2022 | 2 min read
A new study points to repercussions of the Medieval pandemic for the health of modern humans.
Doubts Raised Over Whether Mice Can Truly Inherit Immunity
David Adam | Jan 26, 2022 | 3 min read
An independent lab fails to replicate results suggesting mammals exposed to pathogens could pass on immunological protections through epigenetic mechanisms.
The Scientist Speaks - Molecular Farming: The Future of Pharmaceuticals
Niki Spahich, PhD | Nov 16, 2021 | 1 min read
Julian Ma discusses past, present, and future uses of plant biotechnology for disease treatments.
Mice that Survive Infection Pass on Stronger Immunity
David Adam | Oct 18, 2021 | 3 min read
Offspring of animals subjected to a real or simulated pathogen were more able to fend off disease, a study finds.
Long-Lasting Wound Infections Linked to Microbes and Genetics
Lisa Winter | Sep 1, 2020 | 2 min read
Two gene variations might help explain why some people experience chronic wounds.
2012 Labbies Honorable Mentions
The Scientist | Oct 1, 2012 | 2 min read
Check out other memorable images and videos that were submitted to this year’s Labby Multimedia Awards.
Top 7 From F1000
N/A | Feb 28, 2011 | 3 min read
A snapshot of the highest-ranked articles from a 30-day period on Faculty of 1000