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Immune cells facilitate ‘brown fat’ to burn calories
Immune system plays a backup role in facilitating ‘brown fat’ to burn calories and heat up the body on cold nights
Why some people are better at fighting dengue fever
Scientists have for the first time discovered a part of our immune system that is involved in getting rid of dengue viruses
1 in 4 severe asthma attacks can be cured with proper medication
Adhering to medication as per prescription can prevent one-quarter of severe asthma attacks, a new study has suggested
Potential vaccine against flu viruses identified
Scientists have found a potential universal vaccine to fight against infection caused by various influenza viruses, including the highly pathogenic avian H5 virus and the pandemic H1 (“swine flu”) virus
World’s first movies showing type-1 diabetes as it affects body released
Scientists have created the first cellular movies showing the destruction underlying type-1 diabetes in real-time in mouse models
New antibodies give 100pc protection to mice against HIV infection
Scientists have developed a way of delivering broadly neutralizing antibodies in mice, and in doing so, have effectively protected them from HIV infection
Vaccine targeting latent TB enters 1st phase of clinical testing
Statens Serum Institut and Aeras have announced the initiation of the first Phase I clinical trial of a new candidate TB vaccine designed to protect people latently infected with TB
New cell type boosts immunity to infection
A new type of cell actually boosts the body’s ability to fight off infections and threatening diseases
Disease-fighting ‘helper’ cell discovered
A team of Australian researchers have discovered a new type of “helper” cell, which increases the ability of the human body to fight infections and life-threatening diseases
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