Cancer cells exploit an immune protein to evade treatment
Scientists tested several immunotherapy-resistant tumors and found that an evolutionary change in an immune protein makes humans more…
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Microgravity weakens our immune system
Researchers found the immune cells of volunteers kept in simulated microgravity were slower to activate and fight infection.
Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer
Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.
How does COVID-19 affect our immune system?
Researchers show hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and…