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Immune cells that suppress genital herpes infections identified

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington scientists have identified a class of immune cells that reside long-term in the genital skin and mucosa and are believed to be responsible for suppressing ...

Immunology created May 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Study identifies new approach to improving treatment for MS and other conditions

(Medical Xpress)—Working with lab mice models of multiple sclerosis (MS), UC Davis scientists have detected a novel molecular target for the design of drugs that could be safer and more effective than current FDA-approved ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created May 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Two-pronged approach to immune activation could lead to vaccines that effectively shut down tumor expansion

Tumor cells often express proteins that set them apart from their healthy neighbors. These very same proteins can also help the immune system to recognize and destroy the cancer. Several research groups and ...

Cancer created Apr 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0