David Wood
@wood-david.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Immunology @ University of Sussex | Virologist | Immunologist | Cancer Research | University of Vermont | University of Dundee | UCL | University of Kent | Cancer Research UK.
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New blood tests can reveal whether your immune system is fighting fit by looking at the balance of different immune cells, but there may be a simpler way of gauging your immune health www.newscientist.com/article/mg25...
How to tell if your immune system is weak or strong
New blood tests can reveal whether your immune system is fighting fit by looking at the balance of different immune cells, but there may be a simpler way of gauging your immune health
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January 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
New blood tests can reveal whether your immune system is fighting fit by looking at the balance of different immune cells, but there may be a simpler way of gauging your immune health www.newscientist.com/article/mg25...
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We are gaining a better understanding of the effects of ageing on the immune system, with some surprising findings that it’s not all downhill after 65 www.newscientist.com/article/mg25...
How the immune system changes with age and why
We are gaining a better understanding of the effects of ageing on the immune system, with some surprising findings that it’s not all downhill after 65
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January 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We are gaining a better understanding of the effects of ageing on the immune system, with some surprising findings that it’s not all downhill after 65 www.newscientist.com/article/mg25...
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The rapid development of mRNA vaccines for covid-19 saved millions of lives, and now this technology is set to tackle even more conditions 🧵
www.newscientist.com/article/2462...
www.newscientist.com/article/2462...
Covid-19 led to a new era of vaccines that could transform medicine
mRNA vaccines have been a long time coming, but were only approved after covid-19 emerged, marking the beginning of a new way of preventing – and treating – various conditions
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January 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The rapid development of mRNA vaccines for covid-19 saved millions of lives, and now this technology is set to tackle even more conditions 🧵
www.newscientist.com/article/2462...
www.newscientist.com/article/2462...
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A person with neuroblastoma, which occurs when developing nerve cells in children turn cancerous, has remained tumour-free for over 18 years thanks to CAR T-cell therapy
CAR T-cells enable record-breaking 18-year nerve cancer remission
A person with neuroblastoma, which occurs when developing nerve cells in children turn cancerous, has remained tumour-free for over 18 years thanks to CAR T-cell therapy
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March 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A person with neuroblastoma, which occurs when developing nerve cells in children turn cancerous, has remained tumour-free for over 18 years thanks to CAR T-cell therapy
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Autoimmune diseases pit the body against itself, leading to devastating consequences. But could new therapies finally bring an end to these conditions?
Inside the new therapies promising to finally beat autoimmune disease
Type-1 diabetes, IBD, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and lupus are all caused by the body attacking itself. But new therapies that reset the immune system could offer lasting help
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March 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Autoimmune diseases pit the body against itself, leading to devastating consequences. But could new therapies finally bring an end to these conditions?
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IL-22 imbalances can interfere with immune regulation, with dysregulation preceding #autoimmune diseases, including #MS, rheumatoid #arthritis and Alzheimer’s 🔬
Read this new article exploring the therapeutic strategies targeting IL-22
🎯 bit.ly/425l52J
Read this new article exploring the therapeutic strategies targeting IL-22
🎯 bit.ly/425l52J
January 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
IL-22 imbalances can interfere with immune regulation, with dysregulation preceding #autoimmune diseases, including #MS, rheumatoid #arthritis and Alzheimer’s 🔬
Read this new article exploring the therapeutic strategies targeting IL-22
🎯 bit.ly/425l52J
Read this new article exploring the therapeutic strategies targeting IL-22
🎯 bit.ly/425l52J
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In persistent #neuroinflammation, neutrophils may uncontrollably release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)
But how does the release of these DNA structures impact the brain in neurological disease? 🧠
Read this review to find out more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/cei/...
But how does the release of these DNA structures impact the brain in neurological disease? 🧠
Read this review to find out more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/cei/...
January 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In persistent #neuroinflammation, neutrophils may uncontrollably release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)
But how does the release of these DNA structures impact the brain in neurological disease? 🧠
Read this review to find out more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/cei/...
But how does the release of these DNA structures impact the brain in neurological disease? 🧠
Read this review to find out more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/cei/...
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Biologists are discovering a world of beings tinier than viruses that appear to be everywhere – even living inside us. We have no idea what most of them are doing, but they raise profound questions about what life is and how it got started. www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
A whole new world of tiny beings challenges fundamental ideas of life
The surprising discovery of entities smaller than viruses raises profound questions about what life is and how it got started
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February 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Biologists are discovering a world of beings tinier than viruses that appear to be everywhere – even living inside us. We have no idea what most of them are doing, but they raise profound questions about what life is and how it got started. www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
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Our guts are said to be full of “friendly” bacteria, but new research on the role of the gut microbiome in ageing is revealing a dark side to this relationship www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
The shocking discovery that our gut microbiome drives ageing
A new understanding of our relationship with our "friendly" gut microbes shows they actually have a dark side and help cause ageing. Here's how to fight back
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February 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Our guts are said to be full of “friendly” bacteria, but new research on the role of the gut microbiome in ageing is revealing a dark side to this relationship www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
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Our Communication and Engagement Grant is open to all BSI members who want to take part in #PublicEngagement 🌟
Share your passion, build skills, and make a difference to the world of #immunology 💪
Application deadline: 1 Feb 2025 🗓️
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/3Y9j8gm
Share your passion, build skills, and make a difference to the world of #immunology 💪
Application deadline: 1 Feb 2025 🗓️
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/3Y9j8gm
January 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Our Communication and Engagement Grant is open to all BSI members who want to take part in #PublicEngagement 🌟
Share your passion, build skills, and make a difference to the world of #immunology 💪
Application deadline: 1 Feb 2025 🗓️
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/3Y9j8gm
Share your passion, build skills, and make a difference to the world of #immunology 💪
Application deadline: 1 Feb 2025 🗓️
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/3Y9j8gm
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Women are more susceptible to autoimmune conditions, but also more protected against infections, than men - and we're starting to understand why. www.newscientist.com/article/2458...
'Killer' cells explain differences in immunity between the sexes
Women are more susceptible to autoimmune conditions than men, but also more protected against infections - and we are starting to understand why
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December 6, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Women are more susceptible to autoimmune conditions, but also more protected against infections, than men - and we're starting to understand why. www.newscientist.com/article/2458...
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A man with type 1 diabetes has received genetically-edited cells that produce insulin without the need for immune suppression. www.newscientist.com/article/2463...
Gene-edited cells that evade rejection show promise in type 1 diabetes
Insulin-producing cells injected into a man with type 1 diabetes have survived for a month so far without the need for immune suppression
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January 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A man with type 1 diabetes has received genetically-edited cells that produce insulin without the need for immune suppression. www.newscientist.com/article/2463...
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Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help you get a better night’s rest. www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
The surprising relationship between your microbiome and sleeping well
Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help you get a better night’s rest
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January 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help you get a better night’s rest. www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
Using Buddycheck to enhance student participation in bioscience project based learning.
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November 17, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Using Buddycheck to enhance student participation in bioscience project based learning.
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