Immunology
Scientists identify unexpected player in intestinal immunity
With every meal, immune cells in the intestine stand like sentries at a citadel, turning away harmful bacteria but allowing vitamins and nutrients to pass.
Mar 14, 2012
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News tagged with harmful proteins
Cardiology
Protein discovery could switch off cardiovascular disease
Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Surrey have found a protein inside blood vessels with an ability to protect the body from substances which cause cardiovascular disease.
Mar 11, 2012
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Immunology
Protein scouts for dangerous bacteria: How the immune system detects listeria and other bad bacteria
Millions of "good" bacteria exist harmoniously on the skin and in the intestines of healthy people. When harmful bacteria attack, the immune system fights back by sending out white blood cells to destroy the disease-causing ...
Feb 23, 2012
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