New factor in the development of childhood lymphoma
The immune system is highly complex and a detailed understanding of many underlying mechanisms is still lacking. Only the precise
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The urbanization of the beach: Some of Southern California’s most iconic and popular beaches have lost most of their biodiversity, according to marine scientists
To most people, a beach is a beach. You could likely take an image of almost any urban beach in
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Mouse genetics influences the microbiome more than environment
Genetics has a greater impact on the microbiome than maternal birth environment, at least in mice, according to a study
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Genetic differences between strains of Epstein-Barr virus can alter its activity
Researchers at the University of Sussex have identified how differences in the genetic sequence of the two main strains of
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Preeclampsia risk may be reduced by a healthy high-fiber diet: Pregnancy outcomes and infant immunity linked to gut bacteria
A healthy diet rich in fibre is generally recommended, but new research shows it could be even more important during
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Using a common anticonvulsant to counteract inflammation
Serious conditions, including sepsis, stem from inflammation in the body, and there is a lack of effective medication for sepsis.
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Women caught in a pickle by their own immune systems: ASU scientists develop new hypothesis explaining sex differences in human diseases
Women get autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis eight times more than men do. On the
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Nutrition: lactic acid bacteria from yoghurt and Sauerkraut to stimulate our immune system
As lactic acid bacteria stimulate our immune system Lactic acid bacteria from fermented foods like yogurt and Sauerkraut to play
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Certain placental stem cells can regenerate heart after heart attack
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have demonstrated that stem cells derived from the placenta known
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Rare 'Bubble Boy Disease' Likely Cured with New Gene Therapy
Eight infants with a severe immune disorder, sometimes known as "bubble boy disease," appear to be cured of the disease
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