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Hidden among our immune system's seeds, scientists found special ones that could revolutionize cancer treatments and vaccines.

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December 31, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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Imagine tiny engineers in your skin fine-tuning your nerves to detect allergens more easily.

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December 30, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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Imagine your immune system as a symphony, where testosterone conducts uniquely tuned performances.

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December 29, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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Even at the very start, some cells in the embryo already have different jobs.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:29 PM
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Imagine the uterine lining as a garden, where special cells act as dedicated gardeners, keeping it healthy and vibrant.

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December 27, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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Septins act like tiny security guards in our cells, triggering a self-destruct mode to fight off harmful bacteria.

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December 26, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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Breast cancer cells can be kept in check in the lungs by immune cell guardians that send a "sleep signal".

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December 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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Bacteria outsmart phages with a clever card trick, going dormant to dodge attacks.

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December 24, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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In newborns, tiny traffic cops in the liver need a GPS to find their way to the bloodstream and protect against infections.

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December 22, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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CAR-T cells aim to hit cancer targets, but when the target’s unclear, treatment struggles to succeed.

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December 21, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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Scientists turned a harmless skin bacterium into a powerful vaccine delivery tool, boosting immunity in the lungs and nose.

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December 21, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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Some immune cells fuel the fire of disease, while others help put it out—finding the balance could change treatments.

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December 21, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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Tracking bacterial ‘seeds’ in new soil reveals how they grow, adapt, and pave the way for next-gen microbiome therapies.

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December 19, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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Unlocking how bacteria form tiny clusters like marbles could lead to better cystic fibrosis treatments.

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December 17, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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Think of a conductor guiding an orchestra—scientists discovered how T cells fine-tune their responses to keep the immune system in harmony.

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December 17, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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Neutrophils cast chromatin nets to trap tuberculosis, but these nets also feed the bacteria, fueling the disease.

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December 17, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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CCDC134 is the immune system's mailroom supervisor, sorting and delivering critical defense signals to keep us protected.

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December 17, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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Cancer treatments can jam immune signals, raising heart risks—scientists chart a path to smoother strategies.

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December 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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Lungs primed by past infections, like enriched soil, resist COVID-19 better, revealing why outcomes vary.

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December 12, 2024 at 11:16 AM
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Imagine cells bursting into tiny fireworks to alert the immune system and spark a powerful defense.

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December 11, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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Boosting your body's bees with D-mannose keeps them buzzing against cancer.

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December 10, 2024 at 2:19 PM
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Scientists have unlocked a new way to tinker with our genes, like having a keyring that can open or close almost any lock in our bodies.

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December 10, 2024 at 7:55 AM
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Unlocking the puzzle of our immune system could be the key to better vaccines against strep throat.

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December 8, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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Unlocking the secrets of our immune system is like discovering hidden treasures in a library, where each book holds the key to better health.

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December 7, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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When bacteria learn to resist one antibiotic, it's like learning a language, making similar ones easier but others harder to master.

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December 6, 2024 at 9:28 AM