Immune System Enzymes Sense Viral RNA

Immune System Enzymes Sense Viral RNA

The discovery belongs to an international scientific effort

DNA Region Finally Linked to Schizophrenia

DNA Region Finally Linked to Schizophrenia

Key genes for the immune functions are located in the same place

New Gene Functions Protect Cells from Programmed Death

New Gene Functions Protect Cells from Programmed Death

The research has been conducted in Singapore

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 29th, 2009
Plants Employ 'Door Guards' Against Invading Pathogens

Plants Employ 'Door Guards' Against Invading Pathogens

Bacteria and other organisms are thus kept away

'Cell-Sticking' Molecular Capsules to Deliver Vaccines

'Cell-Sticking' Molecular Capsules to Deliver Vaccines

The containers are the size of a virus

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 10th, 2009
Former Ulcer Drug Helps Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy

Former Ulcer Drug Helps Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy

The medication is a key ingredient in the treatment

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 4th, 2009
Hydrogen Peroxide 'Wakes Up' the Immune System

Hydrogen Peroxide 'Wakes Up' the Immune System

It summons white cells to cuts and wounds

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 2nd, 2009
Giant Galapagos Tortoises Threatened by Mosquitoes

Giant Galapagos Tortoises Threatened by Mosquitoes

The insects could carry new diseases to the island

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 26th, 2009
Evidence Shows the Immune System Adapts to Parasites

Evidence Shows the Immune System Adapts to Parasites

What doesn't kill us indeed makes us stronger

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 25th, 2009
MRSA Bug Learns to Co-Exist

MRSA Bug Learns to Co-Exist

Some strains prevent hosts from dying

Study Finds Opposites Indeed Attract

Study Finds Opposites Indeed Attract

People tend to choose partners with different genetic make-ups

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 25th, 2009
Cellular Defect That Triggers Fatal Smallpox Vaccine Reaction Found

Cellular Defect That Triggers Fatal Smallpox Vaccine Reaction Found

The discovery could save numerous lives

Smoking Prevents Allergies

Smoking Prevents Allergies

Study hints at why smokers have decreased allergic responses

Experts Engineer Antibodies Against HIV

Experts Engineer Antibodies Against HIV

They have shown great promises in monkey tests

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 13th, 2009
HIV 'Cloaking Device' Hinders Its Ability to Replicate

HIV 'Cloaking Device' Hinders Its Ability to Replicate

It needs to remain hidden from the immune system

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 10th, 2009
Hepatitis B Easily Transmitted Via Commonly Used Objects

Hepatitis B Easily Transmitted Via Commonly Used Objects

The conclusion belongs to a new study

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 7th, 2009
Cigarettes Could Alter the Body's Immune System Response

Cigarettes Could Alter the Body's Immune System Response

Complications to lung diseases can appear

 
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