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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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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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                    A modified mumps vaccine for COVID-19

                    Posted on February 6, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.

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