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Study finds unexpected suspect in age-related macular degeneration
A protein that usually triggers a helpful immune response may promote harmful blood-vessel growth in age-related macular degeneration. …
Read Full ArticleRare, damaging inherited mutations work together to reduce lifespan
Scientists report that the combined effects of rare, damaging mutations present at birth have a negative impact on healthspan and longevity, …
Read Full ArticleHow an immune system regulator shifts the balance of immune cells
New findings may help scientists develop novel ways of tweaking the immune system to treat infections and disease. …
Read Full ArticleBrain patterns can predict speech of words and syllables
Neurons in the brain’s motor cortex become active during speech and could hold the key to restoring speech to people who have lost the ability. …
Read Full ArticleHow a cellular shuttle helps HIV-1 spread in immune organs
Researchers have identified a mechanism for HIV-1 spreading that involves viral particles being loaded from one type of cell onto an immune cell network. …
Read Full ArticleGut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections
Mouse study shows gut microbes produce compounds that prime immune cells to destroy harmful viruses in the brain and nervous system. …
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