The immune system’s first encounter with a virus or vaccine establishes a “starting template” that shapes its response to new ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A new study suggests memory T cells may protect some people infected with COVID-19 by remembering past human coronavirus infections. The National Institute of Allergy and ...

This study shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination generate strong, highly specific spike-binding immune responses ...

A vaccine developed against one strain of a virus is a remarkable achievement. But a “universal vaccine” that could protect from all forms of that pathogen is the holy grail. For decades, researchers ...

Experts are hoping the answer may be found in kids. As we continue to learn more about COVID-19, one question on many people’s minds is: Why do some people get sick and others stay healthy?

WEHI scientists have uncovered a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of a specific type of immune cell, opening the door to long-lasting vaccines ...