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Autoantibodies can be behind lifelong risk of viral infections: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new study shows that about two per cent of the population develop autoantibodies against type 1 interferons, mostly later in life. This makes individuals more susceptible to viral diseases like COVID-19. The study, conducted by University of Zurich (UZH) researchers together with a USZ tea
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Study reveals how gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A mechanism has been identified by researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center that explains why some patients' cancers grow in response to immunotherapy rather than shrinking.
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Study finds how innate immune system fights infectious agents
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers revealed how innate immune system fights infectious agents and why the alarm messenger type I interferon is important for this process.
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Immune response to Zika virus may harm fetal development: Study
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 07 (ANI): A study has recently revealed that the proteins that mount a potent immune response to Zika viral infection can affect the placenta and fetal development.
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