IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 1 – Pediatric immunology
About the Cover A baby’s first playground begins in the womb, marking the start of their immunological journey that define their future health. The immune system, acting as an interface...
Cultivating Early Immune System Ontogeny across a Shifting Landscape (Infographic)
(image) The human body has been bombarded by environmental insults since conception. The prenatal immune system facilitates the generation of tissues and organs and is a versatile medium for communication...
Beyond Nourishment: Breastfeeding versus Formula and its immunological effects
Since the beginning of Homo sapiens as a species, breastfeeding has been the main feeding practice for newborns. The earliest documented cases of neonatal breastfeeding date as far back as...
Pediatric immunology: A journey of discovery with Dr. Dilan Dissanayake
For many families and their children, the discipline of immunology offers the potential of innovative therapeutics in the ever-changing environment of pediatric healthcare. From deciphering the intricacies of the immune...
Immunology in utero – the immunology of pregnancy
Introduction Historically, it was thought that successful pregnancies require a dampening of the maternal immune system for fetal growth and survival, not unlike the need to suppress host immunity following...
Unlocking Hope: Progress in Understanding and Treating Inborn Errors of Immunity
David Vetter, popularly known as the “boy in the bubble”, was born with Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID). As one of the most severe cases of primary immunodeficiency, SCID impairs...
The invisible scars of childhood adversity
The impact of early childhood experiences and parent-child relationships on our neurodevelopment and psychological health is popularly known. However, research has shown that there is a deeper link between the...
Your fur baby: an early immune system’s best friend?
Have you ever met a devoted cat-owner that is simultaneously allergic to that same cat? While 10-20% of the world’s population is allergic to cats or dogs, a 2020 survey...
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