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What is immunology

From Edward Jenner’s pioneering work in the 18th Century that would ultimately lead to vaccination in its modern form (an innovation that has likely saved more lives than any other medical advance), to the many scientific breakthroughs in the 19th and … See more

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WEBImmunology is the study of the immune system and a very important branch of the medical and biological sciences. We have a whole suite of resources that can help you learn …

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Long-term immunological health consequences of COVID-19

WEB6. British Society for Immunology 13 August 2020. Lungs. One possible consequence of severe acute inflammation is scarring or fibrosis*, which may be irreversible and lead to …

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What is immunology

WEBImmunology has its origins in the study of how the body protects itself against infectious diseases caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi, and …

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Report: Long-term immunological health consequences of COVID-19

WEBPublished 13 August 2020. Our taskforce have published a new expert briefing note which rapidly reviews current research on the long-term immunological health consequences …

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The ageing immune system and COVID-19

WEBhave real consequences for the public health response to this pandemic. Such knowledge will affect the deployment of vaccines once one or more is proven to be safe and …

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Biofilms and their role in pathogenesis

WEBThe role of biofilms in pathogenesis. Biofilms can be found almost anywhere and may impact human health both positively and negatively. One example of a positive effect …

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Measuring vaccine-induced immunogenicity: Leveraging a COVID …

WEBPublished 13 April 2023. The British Society for Immunology published a policy report ‘Measuring vaccine-induced immunogenicity: Leveraging a COVID-19 legacy for …

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Ten new research projects to tackle the root cause of life-changing

WEBThe Lorna and Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation was set up in 2019 to improve public health by providing grants to support high-quality …

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BSI statement on the safety and effectiveness of mRNA COVID …

WEBBritish Heart Foundation - they have an information page answering common questions around COVID-19 vaccines and heart health. MHRA Yellow Card reporting …

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BSI COVID-19 Taskforce British Society for Immunology

WEBThis report from the British Society for Immunology's Immunology and COVID-19 taskforce rapidly reviews current research into what SARS-CoV-2 and our …

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Cytokines: Introduction British Society for Immunology

WEBCytokines: Introduction. In order to mount and coordinate an effective immune response, a mechanism by which lymphocytes, inflammatory cells and haematopoietic cells can …

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Measuring vaccine-induced immunogenicity: British Society for

WEBThe British Society for Immunology has published a new policy report ‘Measuring vaccine-induced immunogenicity: Leveraging a COVID-19 legacy for …

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Why study immunology

WEBWhat does an immunologist do? Immunologists work in the field of immunology, a broad branch of biomedical sciences that deals with the body’s immune system in health and …

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Measuring vaccine-induced immunogenicity: Leveraging a COVID …

WEBPandemic preparedness. Borne out of roundtable discussions with experts from academia, industry, government, regulators and clinical medicine, the BSI report …

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) British Society for …

WEBHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a member of the retrovirus family, is the causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).HIV invades various immune …

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A guide to vaccinations for adults over 65

WEBThe guide explains how vaccines work, answers common questions about vaccinations as well as providing up-to-date information on the vaccines available for adults over 65 in …

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) British Society for …

WEBThe enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is an immunological assay commonly used to measure antibodies, antigens, proteins and glycoproteins in biological samples. …

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Immunity in the Gut British Society for Immunology

WEBImmunity in the Gut. The large intestine (colon) has a large resident population of microbiota, consisting of at least 10 12 organisms per gram of luminal contents. These …

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Immunity in the oral cavity British Society for Immunology

WEBImmunity in the oral cavity. John Taylor, Newcastle University, UK. The oral cavity is a unique anatomical structure, characterised by the juxtaposition of soft and hard tissues …

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Immune Responses in the Oral Cavity

WEBwill serve as another paradigm for host-microbiome interactions as determinants of health as has been revealed by studies of the gut microbiome. Medical relevance Interest in …

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Transplant Immunology British Society for Immunology

WEBIntroduction. Transplantation is the process of moving cells, tissues, or organs, from one site to another, either within the same person or between a donor and a recipient. If an …

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