Immunologists in Australia have eavesdropped on a stowaway population of B cells that hide in the lungs, their telltale biomarkers indicating they're armed to fight influenza—and their presence yet another sign that the ...
Information about the COVID-19 pandemic is ever-evolving, and it can be difficult to keep track of what's fact and what's fiction. Mayo Clinic experts will continue to be a reliable resource for the latest, credible COVID-19 ...
Feb 8, 2022
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If you've already had COVID-19, your natural antibodies may last as long as 20 months, a new study suggests.
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Two pivotal studies featuring the Omega-3 Index were recently published the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids (PLEFA). The first discussed how the Omega-3 Index relates to red blood cell (RBC) ...
Feb 4, 2022
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The American College of Physicians issued an updated Rapid, Living Practice Points on the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 after initial infection and protection against reinfection with SARS-CoV-2. The new version, "What ...
Jan 26, 2022
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The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 diverged from previous SARS-CoV-2 variants as a result of adaptive evolution, in which beneficial mutations are passed on to future generations through natural selection, rather than through ...
Jan 26, 2022
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From lifting our moods to boosting our immune systems, the intrinsic health benefits of being in nature are well known. But as urbanization continues to encroach on green spaces, finding ways to connect with natural environments ...
Jan 17, 2022
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In the fight against the coronavirus, one key component of the human immune system has hogged the limelight: antibodies.
Dec 17, 2021
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Autoimmune conditions like Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis arise when an immune system mistakenly attacks its own body's proteins, cells and organs. Not only do these conditions make the body ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Natural immunity has become a popular excuse for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19, but a new study from the University of Pittsburgh found that antibody levels left over from a prior infection vary significantly—and ...
Nov 22, 2021
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