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Category: Wooster College Immunology

Students at Wooster College demystify our immune system by explaining the latest research!
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Blueberries and black rice boost immunity

Posted on June 1, 2023May 26, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.

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    Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns

    Posted on May 22, 2023May 12, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…

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      Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer

      Posted on May 15, 2023May 11, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.

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        How does COVID-19 impact gut health?

        Posted on May 11, 2023May 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Scientists find a key player in the gut’s immune system has taken heavy hits from seemingly unrelated COVID-19 infections.

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          New biological signals could help diagnose anaphylactic events

          Posted on May 8, 2023May 4, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Researchers used metabolomics to find new biological signals that can better predict anaphylactic events. These signals can help doctors…

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            How well does the HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer?

            Posted on April 24, 2023March 30, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Scientists conducted a follow-up on the Costa Rica HPV vaccine trial after 11 years. They showed the HPV vaccine almost perfectly prevents…

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              Scientists link autoimmune activities in the central and peripheral nervous systems

              Posted on April 6, 2023April 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Researchers found overlap between an autoimmune disease in the central nervous system and symptoms in the peripheral nervous system.

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                Shark antibodies used in new antiviral therapies

                Posted on March 20, 2023March 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.

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                  Are probiotics good for your health?

                  Posted on March 9, 2023March 6, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.

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                    Editing traitorous genes to fight cancer

                    Posted on February 27, 2023February 26, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Scientists deleted genes responsible for "traitorous cells" that stop the immune system from fighting brain cancer.

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