Do germs trigger type 1 diabetes?
Germs could play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes by triggering the body's immune system to destroy the cells that produce insulin, new research suggests.
Scientists uncover key pathway in production and maturity of Anti-pathogen B cells
Key to powerful antibody production found
Discovery led by La Jolla Institute scientists may help with vaccines, autoimmune diseases.
LJI scientists discover molecular mechanism for generating specific antibody responses to pathogens
LA JOLLA, CA—Follicular helper T cells (Tfh cells), a rare type of T cells, are indispensible for the maturation of
La Jolla Institute board member Leroy Hood awarded National Medal of Science
SAN DIEGO – (January 10th, 2013) Renowned scientist Leroy Hood, M.D., Ph.D., a member of the Board of Directors of
La Jolla Institute identifies molecular switch enabling immune cells to better fight disease
SAN DIEGO – January 20, 2013 A research team led by the La Jolla Institute for Immunology has discovered the
Researchers advance fight against leading infectious cause of congenital birth defects
SAN DIEGO – March 13, 2013 A virus most people probably have never heard of, but that the majority of
La Jolla Institute earns top 2 spot in nations “Best Places to Work for Postdocs”
SAN DIEGO – April 1, 2013 The La Jolla Institute for Immunology has been ranked as the Number 2 best
La Jolla Institute’s surprising finding could alter the face of dengue vaccine development
SAN DIEGO – (April 15, 2013) As efforts to create a strong and effective vaccine for the dreaded dengue virus
La Jolla Institute named one of San Diego’s healthiest companies
SAN DIEGO – (May 13, 2013) In the latest in a growing series of recognitions, La Jolla Institute for Immunology