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Alzheimer’s may be caused by immune cells thinking brain cells are bacteria, expert says

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing…

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The ‘switch’ that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

A microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system, a complex…

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New insights into immune system role in lung cancer risk

Recent developments in cancer research have highlighted the vital role of the immune system, particularly in the notable successes of…

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People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an “Exhausted” Immune System

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating multisystem disorder from which adults rarely recover. Researchers have struggled to find…

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The immune system’s moonlighters | ScienceDaily

Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly assembles teams of cells to eliminate threats inside our bodies. But sometimes,…

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What do some allergies last a lifetime? Newly described immune cells to blame

Scientists may be a step closer to finally explaining why some allergies can last a lifetime while others fade. Turns…

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Researchers characterize the immune landscape in cancer

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with the Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium of…

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Smoking has long-term effects on the immune system

Like other factors such as age, sex and genetics, smoking has a major impact on immune responses. This is the…

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Smoking May Compromise Immune Health, Even Years After Quitting

Numerous factors shape how a person’s immune system reacts to infections and other challenges. Age, sex and genetics are fundamental…

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Immune genes are altered in Alzheimer’s patients’ blood

A new Northwestern Medicine study has found the immune system in the blood of Alzheimer’s patients is epigenetically altered. That…

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