IMMUNE ESCAPE

May 06 2026SCIENCE

PEDV: The Persistent Virus That Keeps Changing

The story of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV, is a reminder that even strong vaccines can lose their edge when a pathogen keeps evolving. This virus, which lives in pig guts, began as a regional problem in the 1970s but now spreads worldwide. Its ability to change its genetic makeup, su

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

The Battle Against COVID-19: A New Weapon in the Fight

The COVID-19 pandemic is still a major issue in 2025. The virus, SARS-CoV-2, changes rapidly. This makes it hard for vaccines and medicines to work well. Different versions of the virus cause different levels of sickness. Scientists are not sure why this happens. A new study looks at how different

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Ovarian Cancer: The Secret Battle Against Inflammation and the Immune System

Ovarian cancer keeps claiming lives silently due to its late detection and high recurrence rates. One key reason is the role of chronic inflammation, which drives cancer progression. Specific cytokines like IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-8, along with pathways like NF-kB and STAT3, get overactive in ovarian ca

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Power of SARS-CoV-2's Main Protease: Why M pro Matters

The COVID-19 pandemic, stretching over three years, has rocked the world. It's brought about significant changes across medicine, society, politics, and finance. One major challenge has been the virus's ability to mutate and evade our immune systems. The search is on for a stable target to develop v

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