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The Association between Hantavirus Infection and Selenium Deficiency in Mainland China
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Ebola: Why Virus Kills Some, Other People Survive
Ebola: Why Virus Kills Some, Other People Survive
October 21, 2014
...Once inside the body, Ebola establishes a foothold by targeting the immune system's first line of defense, essentially disabling its alarms. The virus... -
Emily started a topic Recently 2 important studies have shown how alcohol abuse dysregulates immune functioning via gut microbiome disruptionin AlcoholismRecently 2 important studies have shown how alcohol abuse dysregulates immune functioning via gut microbiome disruption
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Emily started a topic Past influenza A or B infection plus a common genetic variant predisposes to NMDAR-AB-positive serumin OtherPast influenza A or B infection plus a common genetic variant predisposes to NMDAR-AB-positive serum
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Emily started a topic 18-yr-old dies from pneumonia - vulnerable due to intestinal lymphangiectasia's affect on immune systemin Tennessee18-yr-old dies from pneumonia - vulnerable due to intestinal lymphangiectasia's affect on immune system
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AlaskaDenise started a topic Good video of immune system action (MS, but applicable to other diseases)in ImmunityGood video of immune system action (MS, but applicable to other diseases)
This U-tube video is produced to promote a drug for multiple sclerosis, but it has a very good animation of how the applicable portion of the immune system works - t-cells, bytokines, etc., etc.
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Rapid HIV evolution avoids attack
HIV is evolving rapidly to escape the human immune system, an international study has shown.
The Nature study highlights just how tough it could be to develop a vaccine that keeps pace with the changing nature of the virus.
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Cancer 'danger receptor' found
A "danger receptor" that may kick-start an immune reaction to cancer in the body has been found by UK researchers.
It picks up signs of cell death caused by injury or tumours and mobilises the body's defences, Nature reports.... -
Immune system may worsen chronic lung diseases in smokers
Washington, Feb 10 : The immune system of smokers with chronic lung diseases can backfire, and actually worsen their condition, according to new University of Cincinnati (UC) research.
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How avian flu dupes our immune system: study
PARIS (AFP) ? The deadly H5N1 flu virus disarms the human immune system by hiding bits of genetic material that would normally trigger an infection alarm, according to a study published Thursday.
Pieces of protein inside the virus form...