As coronavirus spreads across the globe, a crucial question has emerged: After recovering from an infection, are people immune? This…
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New type of immune cell discovered in breast ducts
Melbourne breast cancer researchers have discovered a new type of immune cell that helps to keep breast tissue healthy by…
Rejuvenating the immune system supports brain repair after injury
Researchers have identified a major shift in how to treat brain injuries, after rejuvenating immune cells to support the repair…
Immune therapy reduces risk of recurrence in aggressive breast cancer
An immune therapy for the most aggressive form of breast cancer can substantially reduce the risk of the disease returning,…
Targeting turncoat immune cells to treat cancer
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a mechanism by which regulatory T cells, which suppress immune responses, adapt their…
Immune system can be coaxed into selecting key antibodies to fight HIV
Researchers have cleared a major obstacle in the development of an HIV vaccine, proving in animal models that effective, yet…
The night gardeners: Immune cells rewire, repair brain while we sleep
Science tells us that a lot of good things happen in our brains while we sleep—learning and memories are consolidated…
It's Not Just An Old Wives' Tale: Elderberry Extract May Help Improve Your Immune System
Flu shots are your BFF during the holiday season, protecting you from Uncle Joe’s far-reaching sneezes at Thanksgiving. But if…
Immune cells invade aging brains, disrupt new nerve cell formation
A study by Stanford University School of Medicine investigators has revealed that immune cells infiltrate the rare newborn nerve-cell nurseries…
Can plant-based diets actually improve your immune system?
The number of people in Australia who follow vegetarian or plant-based diets is growing rapidly. People might choose to be…