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Identifying the key genes to infection resistance

Manning the gates of our immune system are toll-like receptors (TLR)—tiny hairs that stick out of the cell membrane, recognize foreign bodies, and rally an organism's defense mechanisms. The molecular building ...

Immunology created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Capability of curry component to treat disease merits US patent

A U.S patent issued today to the University of Rochester and two other entities for the use of compounds related to a popular spice in the fight against cancer, acne, baldness, and other medical conditions.

Medical research created Jun 12, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

How testosterone protects against inflammation

Pharmacists of the University Jena, Germany, and partners have shown that cells from men and women react in a different manner to inflammatory stimuli. They found that in male cells the enzyme phospholipase D is less active ...

Medical research created Jul 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0