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Scientists breed most human-like mice yetScientists have bred mice that are just like us — at least in terms of their immune systems.
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Master regulator of inflammation found — and it's in the brain stemResearch in mice suggests that specific neurons within the brain stem act like the dial on a thermostat — fine-tuning inflammation as and when required.
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Women have 4 times men's rate of autoimmune disease. The X chromosome may be to blame.A "complex" that regulates gene activity in people with two X chromosomes may predispose them to autoimmune disease, a new study hints.
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Why is snot sticky?The glue-like mucus in your nose plays an important role in your immune system.
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Inflammation is a 'mismatch between our evolutionary history and modern environment,' says immunologist Ruslan MedzhitovIn this interview, immunologist Ruslan Medzhitov explains how fundamental inflammation is, why it often goes wrong, and whether there's anything we can do about chronic inflammation.
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'If you don't have inflammation, then you'll die': How scientists are reprogramming the body's natural superpowerFeature Inflammation can be both a superhero and a villain, depending on the context. Rather than eliminating it completely, new treatments are trying to redirect it.
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An immunologist explains why the immune system works best when balanced, not 'boosted'Disease can arise both when immune cells are too active and when they're not active enough.
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Immune System: Diseases, Disorders & FunctionThe job of the immune system is to protect against disease.
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Scientists finally have proof of mysterious immune cell in humansThe existence of these cells was hotly debated.
