Genetics

New findings on the influence of DNA on musicality

Not everyone has a sense of rhythm, but does the ability to clap in time with a beat really say anything about a person's musicality overall? As part of an international research team, the Max Planck Institute for Empirical ...

Immunology

Research team discovers central functions of innate immune cells

Inflammation and increased mucus production are typical symptoms of worm infections and allergies. This immune response involves our innate immune cells, but their exact functions are not yet fully understood. A research ...

Medical economics

1999 to 2018 saw increase in barriers to timely medical care

From 1999 to 2018, barriers to timely medical care in the United States increased for all race and ethnic groups, with disparities between groups also increasing, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in JAMA Health ...

Immunology

Tracking the pathway to immunity, one cell at a time

Vaccines work their magic by effectively creating immune cells that are long lived, often for over decades. These immune cells create both a protective barrier that can prevent or minimize re-infection and a memory that allows ...

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