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Growing up on a farm directly affects regulation of the immune system
Immunological diseases, such as eczema and asthma, are on the increase in westernised society and represent a major challenge for 21st century medicine. A new study has shown, for the first time, that growing up on a farm directly affects the regulation of the immune system and causes a reduction in the immunological responses to food proteins.
UBC researchers discover key to immune cell’s ‘internal guidance’ system; could lead to more efficient vaccines
University of British Columbia researchers have discovered the molecular pathway that enables receptors inside immune cells to find, and flag, fragments of pathogens trying to invade a host....Researchers identify key peptides that could lead to a universal vaccine for influenza and would activate alternative mechanisms of the immune system
Researchers at the University of Southampton, University of Oxford and Retroscreeen Virology Ltd have discovered a series of peptides, found on the internal structures of influenza viruses that could lead to the development of a universal vaccine for influenza, one that gives people immunity against all strains of the disease, including seasonal, avian, and swine flu....Feature: A delicate balance - investigating intestinal inflammation
By Michael Regnier - Professor Fiona Powrie, who will be awarded the 2012 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine later this year, has made significant contributions to our understanding of the immune system in the gut and what happens when it goes wrong in inflammatory bowel disease. Michael Regnier spoke to Fiona, a Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator, about her research and career to date. ...Stealthy leprosy pathogen evades critical vitamin D-dependent immune response
UCLA findings point to new treatment pathways for infectious diseases...HIV Escapes Immune Response in Macrophages
HIV uses macrophages of the immune system as a hideout, where viral particles can persist without being attacked by antibodies. From these reservoirs, viruses can be directly transferred to non-infected cells. ...Yale study: How suppressing the immune system may prevent type 1 diabetes
By Helen Dodson - A new study at Yale School of Medicine has uncovered the mechanism by which a targeted suppression of the immune system may prevent type 1 diabetes or induce sustained remission. ...Mind over matter - a fake arm increases the allergic response
Can your mind change how allergic your skin is? New research just published in Current Biology shows it can....Rutgers Researcher Exploring Effects of Racism on Immune System
Professor studying African-American neighborhoods to gauge link between bigotry and body ...Vaccines to Boost Immunity Where it Counts, Not Just Near Shot Site
By Duke Medicine News and Communications - Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have created synthetic nanoparticles that target lymph nodes and greatly boost vaccine responses, said lead author Ashley St. John, PhD, a researcher at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School....
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Jon
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12/10/2011 16:41:04
One reason people get the wrong idea: articles like yours that talk about "association with the risks of smoking"
Hello? Are you familiar with the ...
brigitte
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07/10/2011 14:29:44
Those listed items are not going to make much impact. Smoking compromises babies, but doesn't result in prematurity anymore than any other imperfect practice prenatally. ...
admin
on
06/10/2011 18:47:06
Actually there is a great deal of published evidence of fluoride in drinking water severely harming the health of users.
Try examining the dozens of clinical ...
Richard Windsor
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29/09/2011 05:25:07
Point to a single double-blind placebo controlled trial that meets modern standards of evidence based medicine and I might consider your argument.
lo chung yin
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28/09/2011 04:57:08
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