Men and women equal? Not when it comes to the immune system
Men may not have been dealt an equal hand when it comes to immunity. Dr. Maya Saleh, of the Research…
Immune System Sculpts The Brain
The synapse elimination that occurs during the normal development of a child’s brain seems to be directed by the immune…
Newly Identified Protein Offers Clue To Immune Infertility
The autoimmune disorder known as immune infertility affects both men and women, causing their immune systems to “wage war” on…
HIV’s Virulence An Evolutionary Accident
The high virulence of HIV-1 might be due to an accident of evolution, say researchers writing in the journal Cell.…
Prof Ponders Bacterial Benefits
Destroy all bacteria, bacteria are bad; goes the mantra of mothers everywhere and the cleaning product industry. But they could…
Hormone Used To Rebuild Immune System
Scientists from Monash University in Australia have rejuvenated the immune systems of mice and humans using a common hormone. Their…