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Stem cell-derived intestine model mimics innate immune responses
A stem cell-derived in vitro model displays key small intestine characteristics including innate immune responses.
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Mature B lymphocytes accelerate the healing of acute and chronic wounds
Direct application of immune cells speeds and improves healing of acute and chronic wounds in animal models...
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DNA-based Zika vaccine found effective at inducing immune response
A new generation DNA-based Zika vaccine is the first to demonstrate both safety and the ability to elicit an immune response against Zika in humans...
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Cytokine molecules unearth development of progressive MS
Scientists have uncovered two closely related cytokines molecules involved in cell communication that explain why some people develop progressive MS...
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New metabolic target in quest to control immune response
Immune cells could help to increase immune activity in vaccines or suppress immune reactions in autoimmune diseases...
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Researchers identify a new way to treat HIV
Researchers have identified a novel variant "Delta 20" that suppresses the most damaging HIV strains...
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New test for rare immunodeficiency
Researchers have developed a test to diagnose a rare and severe immune defect...
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Immune system can be modulated by targeted manipulation
Manipulation of the sugar metabolism and associated modulation of the immune system could open up new options for treating specific infectious and also autoimmune diseases...
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New marker could refine the process of producing hPSC-derived insulin cells
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have identified a unique cell surface protein present on human pancreatic precursor cells providing for the first time a molecular handle to purify the cells whose fate is to become cells of the pancreas - including insulin producing cells.
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Immune system may mount an attack in Parkinson’s disease
T cells may play an important role in Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a new study...
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New tool found to boost immunity in fight against cancer and infections
Researchers have developed a new tools to increase immune response against cancer and infections...
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Feinstein Institute identifies potential cause for lupus
A protein has been identified as a possible cause for the adverse reaction of the immune system in patients suffering from lupus.
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Two new genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers have identified two genes that influence a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Hidden herpes virus may play key role in MS and other brain disorders
The ubiquitous human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) may play a critical role in impeding the brain's ability to repair itself in diseases like multiple sclerosis.
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Quick test finds signs of sepsis in a single drop of blood
A new portable device can quickly find markers of deadly, unpredictable sepsis infection from a single drop of blood.
