Scientists have developed a machine-learning approach to track the evolution of SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and potentially other viruses, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National ...
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The immune system in the intestine maintains a careful balance, tolerating our long-term resident (commensal) gut bacteria while defending against invading pathogens. Under certain circumstances, dysregulation of our intestinal ...
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A large multi-state electronic health record-based study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network has found that COVID-19 vaccines are as effective for adults with anxiety, depression, ...
Apr 3, 2024
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In a new study published in Molecular Oncology, researchers have discovered a novel mechanism to enhance the body's immune response to tumors.
Apr 3, 2024
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Influenza is a common respiratory infection. Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people.
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The human immune system changes with age. Immune responses start to become less robust as people get older, which makes them more vulnerable to certain infections and diseases. However, immune system aging looks different ...
Apr 3, 2024
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As we age, the immune system's efficacy weakens, leading to less effective defenses against new pathogens—such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. How immunosenescence in older adults affects their immune response to COVID-19 mRNA ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer patients. Using both an animal model and tissue samples from patients in Israel ...
Apr 2, 2024
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People with type 1 diabetes require daily insulin shots to regulate their blood sugar levels. This is because their immune system kills beta cells found in islets in the pancreas. Beta cells release and disburse insulin to ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Cells within the intestines perform various roles including nutrient absorption, sensing, and maintaining homeostasis. Certain chronic disorders are distinctly characterized by gut inflammation, which disrupts intestinal ...
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