immune system
How Malaria Turns Our RBCs Against Us
When red blood cells are infected with malaria parasites, subtle changes in their membrane structure cause them to deform and stick to blood vessel walls.
Decrypting Cryptosporidium In Rural China
A microfluidic device that detects the opportunistic pathogen Cryptosporidium could help to bring accurate diagnosis to rural areas.
HBV Exposure Matures Infants’ Immune Systems
Exposure to HBV in the womb could help to train the immune system of babies, according to study.
How Dengue Gets Under Your Skin
The skin is an important site in the battle between dengue viruses and the immune system, study says.
How Peptide Binding Influences Autoimmunity
Smaller peptides that are not anchored to the MHC molecule could potentially cause autoimmunity by activating self-reactive T-cells.
Immunity’s Impact On Cocaine Addiction
Preventing cocaine from binding to the immune receptor TLR4 can alleviate the effects of addiction, according to study.
Which Tissues Drive Food Allergies?
Intestinal immune tissues, but not systemic tissue, play critical roles in establishment of the enteropathy, study says.
Innate Cooperation Can Kill Tumors
Scientists have found that the innate immune system also participates in the killing of tumor cells.
Understanding The Body’s Antibody Factories
A better understanding of plasma cell signaling could lead to better vaccines and therapies for autoimmune disease.
