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Maintaining balance in the immune system

Researchers from the Turner lab have published the first description of the role of the ZFP36 family of RNA binding…

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Novel molecular maneuver helps malaria parasite dodge the immune system

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered how a parasite that causes malaria when transmitted through a mosquito bite can…

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Protein switch turns anti-viral immune response on and off

Even after the COVID-19 pandemic, various new infectious diseases continue to emerge, posing ongoing viral threats that demand robust and…

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‘Rogue’ immune cells explain why a gluten-free diet fails in some Celiac patients

‘Rogue’ immune cells explain why a gluten-free diet fails in some coeliac patients Scientists have identified mutated immune cell clones…

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Yellow fever vaccination: How strong immune responses are triggered

Researchers show how specific immune cells are activated by the vaccine — an important starting point for the development of…

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‘Loop’hole: HIV-1 hijacks human immune cells using circular RNAs

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine have identified a never-before-seen mechanism…

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Fat-rich fluid fuels immune failure in ovarian cancer

New research led by Irish scientists has uncovered how lipid-rich fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, plays a central…

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Mammal’s lifespans linked to brain size and immune system function, says new study

Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer lifespans of mammals like cats could be…

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Vaccines of the future: Harnessing the immune system for long-lasting protection

WEHI scientists have uncovered a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of…

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Depression and other mental health conditions linked with immune response, study finds

Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but mechanisms underlying these conditions…

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