Immune System
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World's Oldest People May Have Supercharged Immune Cells
By Stephanie Pappas published
People who live to 110 seem to have unusually high levels of a rare immune cell.
Washing Machines May Sometimes Harbor Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Report Says
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study suggests that washing machines can sometimes harbor drug-resistant bacteria.
First-Ever Video Shows Immune System Blowing Holes in Bacteria
By Rafi Letzter published
A microscopic video of the human immune system in action reveals how our bodies blow tiny holes in foreign bacteria, while leaving our own cells intact
Tiny, Previously Undiscovered Capillaries May Exist Inside People's Bones
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
These tiny tunnels were spotted in lab mice and traces of it in one inquisitive researcher.
This Gene Can Make Viruses Invisible to the Immune System — Up to a Point
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
One gene, which protects the body from autoimmune disorders also helps secretly usher in some viruses by changing their look.
People with Psoriasis More Likely to Develop Certain Gut Disorders
By Rachael Rettner published
People with psoriasis may be at greater risk of developing certain gut disorders, a new study finds.
Salmonella Hides Its Tail to Stay Invisible to Immune System
By Christopher Wanjek published
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone to say something good about Salmonella...
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