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Ageing reduces CAR-T cell effectiveness by impairing metabolism, study sho
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
People's immune systems deteriorate as they age, making cancer therapies that rely on immune cells difficult to implement. In a new study, researchers from the University of Lausanne (UNIL), the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), and the Ecole Polytec
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Mammal's lifespans linked to brain size, immune system function: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
An international team of scientists led by the University of Bath studied evolutionary differences between mammal species and found that those with bigger brains and longer lifespans tend to invest more heavily in immune-related genes.
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Antibody-based therapy several notches closer to treat lethal mucormycosis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and those who have suffered severe trauma, such as burns, blast injuries, or natural disaster victims.
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Tips for Newly Parents to Protect their Newborn from the Seasonal Infectio
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29: Bringing a newborn into the world is an exhilarating experience for parents, but it also comes with a heightened sense of responsibility, especially when it comes to safeguarding your little one from seasonal infections. Babies, with their developing
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Study gives new insights into fungal infections
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers have identified hundreds of genes subject to recent, clinically relevant selection in six species of the fungal pathogen Candida.
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Exposure to broccoli sprouts protects against colitis in bowel disease
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The researchers investigated the interactions between mice and their immune systems, as well as the broccoli sprout diet, microbes within the Crohn's-afflicted gut, and how those microbes would use an inactive compound in the broccoli sprouts to make an anti-inflammatory compound in the gut.
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Study reveals what new mothers and cockroaches have in common
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers are investigating the dramatic morphological changes that some insects undergo when they give birth to live young. This involves weakening their immune systems to accommodate kids, which certain insects and humans share. Understanding how these systems function can aid in the dev
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Study discovers training gut's immune system to combat detrimental effects
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a new study, mice with immune systems that had been trained against the microbial protein flagellin did not experience the usual harmful repercussions of taking food additive emulsifiers, pointing to a potential new way to combat numerous chronic inflammatory illnesses. These findings we
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Study finds training gut’s immune system to fight harmful effects of emuls
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a new study, mice with immune systems that had been trained against the microbial protein flagellin did not experience the usual negative consequences of consuming food additive emulsifiers, pointing to a potential new strategy to battle many chronic inflammatory disorders.
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Researchers shed light on how genes make people prone to allergies
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The scientific understanding of why some people are more susceptible to allergies than others is being strengthened by new studies
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Supportive communities may help increase breastfeeding rates for moms: Stu
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
While formula feeding is a safe and convenient option for babies, research has shown that natural breastfeeding has several health benefits for both mother and child. Breastfeeding can help mothers heal faster after giving birth and lessen their cancer risk. The nutrients enhance babies' imm
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Immune-boosting therapy helps honey bees resist deadly viruses: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers have successfully tested a novel strategy for enhancing honey bees' immune systems in an effort to help them fend off lethal viruses that have caused significant losses of the vital pollinator around the world.
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