Thymic involution remains a fundamental mystery in immunology. Here we present an
argument that this seemingly counterproductive behavior may have evolved to allow for …

The global emergency of unexpected pathogens, exemplified by SARS-CoV-2, has
emphasized the importance of vaccines in thwarting infection and curtailing the progression …

Background Covaxin® is a COVID-19 vaccine created and produced by Bharat Biotech in
India. The vaccine is based on the strain of SARS-CoV-2 that was first identified in India and …

In the SCOPE study, we monitored SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a national sample of
residents and staff from Belgian nursing homes. Here, we report the seroprevalence among …

It has been shown that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) can differentiate
into adipocytes, chondrocytes and osteoblasts. Several clinical trials have shown the ability …

There is intense interest in the design and use of vaccine strategies against influenza to
enhance protective immune responses in the elderly. To address the need for improved …

Influenza virus-like particles (VLPs) were produced in Sf9 insect cells by co-expressing the
matrix protein M1 and the surface glycoproteins hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase …

Vaccines are an underused public health strategy for healthy aging. Considering the risks of
vaccine-preventable diseases and the current low vaccine coverage rates in older European …

INTRODUCTION: Population aging has become a global phenomenon, and HIV infection
among older individuals is also increasing. Because age can affect the progression of HIV …

With an ever-increasing number of elderly individuals in the world, a better understanding of
the issues associated with aging and the environment is needed. The respiratory system is …