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Red Blood Cells Activate Innate Immune System
Abby Olena, PhD | Oct 20, 2021 | 4 min read
Researchers link the ability of the cells to bind and present DNA from pathogens and cell death to anemia, which is common in COVID-19, and immune activation.
Virus-Mimicking Drug Boosts Resistance to Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Catherine Offord | Feb 24, 2016 | 3 min read
Researchers identify a molecule that protects antibiotic-treated mice from an opportunistic bacterial infection.
Viruses Affect Cell Reprogramming
Sabrina Richards | Oct 24, 2012 | 3 min read
Viral vectors used to carry transcription factors that de-differentiate cells into a stem-cell-like state are themselves a key factor in efficient reprogramming.
Keeping immunity in check
Megan Scudellari | Jun 16, 2011 | 2 min read
Two newly discovered proteins that act as brakes to slow a plant's immune response after infection may provide clues to autoimmune treatments.
Where Cancer and Inflammation Intersect
Giorgio Trinchieri | Apr 1, 2011 | 1 min read
Recent clinical trials have reignited the interest in simple anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin for controlling the inflammation associated with cancer.
An Aspirin for your Cancer?
Giorgio Trinchieri | Apr 1, 2011 | 10+ min read
Can tumors—which can originate from, and often resemble, chronically inflamed tissue—be curtailed using familiar anti-inflammatory agents, without their side effects?