Even as SARS-CoV-2 mutates, some human antibodies fight back
An anonymous San Diego resident has become a fascinating example of how the human immune system fights SARS-CoV-2. In a ...
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Tag: La Jolla Institute for Immunology
La Jolla Institute for Immunology instructor wins GVN support to advance infectious disease research
As an infectious disease researcher at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) Instructor Annie Elong Ngono (above) Ph.D., has spearheaded ...
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On the trail of missing genes and cancer clues
Genetic mutations kick-start cancers. Some mutations shuffle the genetic code, others come from the deletion of key genes. At La ...
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Your body remembers common cold coronaviruses from childhood; how can you get the same immunity to COVID-19?
For a glimpse into the future of SARS-CoV-2 immunity, scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are investigating how ...
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The gut patrol – A fascinating new look at what drives T cells to guard the intestines
Cells in the gut send secret messages to the immune system. Thanks to new research from La Jolla Institute for ...
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A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous
Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found that Zika virus can mutate to become more infective — ...
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