LaJolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology

This breakthrough can effectively shield vulnerable members of the community from those who won't get a measles jab

Body and Mind

Measles vaccine breakthrough protects immunocompromised from unvaxxed

Measles is on the rise, attributable to the anti-vaccination movement and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers have identified a new way of tackling one of the most contagious viruses around, offering protection for those at greatest risk.

New research has uncovered a key immune mechanism that is responsible for the thickening of airway muscle associated with chronic asthma

Body and Mind

Asthma breakthrough uncovers key mechanism behind airway thickening

New research from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology has brought a novel, long-term treatment for severe asthma a step closer, presenting a potential way to block the thickening of airway muscle tissue seen in chronic asthma patients.

In this image of the immune system attacking a virus, the Y-shaped stalks on the cells below are the epitopes

Biology

Immune system discovery likened to finding a new continent

Researchers have made a breakthrough in identifying the way cells send up flags to the body's immune system – a discovery that could have a significant impact on how we develop vaccines or treat autoimmune diseases.