How the immune system fights to keep herpes at bay
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is extremely common, affecting nearly two-thirds of the world's population, according to the World Health Organization.
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is extremely common, affecting nearly two-thirds of the world's population, according to the World Health Organization.
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For decades, it has been known that people with diabetes are at a substantially increased risk of developing severe lung disease if they become infected with viruses such as influenza, as well as with bacteria and fungi.
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CBD may be a promising therapy for people living with HIV. While the virus can be controlled with treatment, it can still wreak havoc on the brain and cause problems with cognition.
Dec 11, 2023
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Rotavirus causes gastroenteritis, a condition that includes diarrhea, deficient nutrient absorption and weight loss. Severe cases result in approximately 128,000 deaths annually in infants and children worldwide. Despite ...
Dec 11, 2023
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One to two weeks after contracting COVID, the SARS-CoV-2 virus generally becomes undetectable in the upper respiratory tract. But does that mean that it is no longer present in the body? To find out, a team from the Institut ...
Dec 8, 2023
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A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of certain autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS), type 1 diabetes, ...
Dec 6, 2023
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University of Queensland researchers have found a way to reverse a cellular process triggered by COVID-19 that contributes to premature aging of the brain.
Nov 22, 2023
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Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that cellular structures called stress granules perform an essential protective function in support of the immune response against infections like tuberculosis (TB).
Nov 21, 2023
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A recent publication from Audrey Gérard's lab looks at how a specific protein, called IFNγ, can coordinate CD8+ T cell responses during a flu infection.
Nov 21, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified a key molecule, Themis2, within natural killer (NK) cells. These cells play a pivotal role in eliminating virus-infected cells. Themis2 remembers viral antigens and ...
Nov 16, 2023
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