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Arthritis’s Links to the Gut Microbiome Revealed in New Study

In a breakthrough study shedding light on the intricate connection between gut health and inflammatory diseases, the Inflammatory Arthritis Microbiome Consortium has unveiled important findings.
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The Potential Medical Use of Ant Honey

Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make the liquid useful medicinally.
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Understanding Viral Warfare

Biologists discovered that one virus has a key advantage: it can eavesdrop on the communication between bacteria.
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Menstrual Cups Reduce Bacterial Vaginosis Risk and Improve Vaginal Health

Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) conducted a study exploring the effects of menstrual cup use on vaginal infection, sexually transmitted infection (STI) occurrence and the vaginal microbiome.
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New Computational Tool Efficiently Compares Immune System Data

Researchers have developed a new computational tool to better predict how individuals may respond to disease.
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Immune Protein Protects Female Mice Against Obesity

Using a mouse model of high-fat diet-induced obesity, a team of scientists has found that, compared to males, female mice are protected against obesity and inflammation because they secrete more of an immune protein called RELMalpha.
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How the Brain Detects Inflammation

How does the brain adapt our behavior in response to an infection or injury? Scientists have revealed the existence of a circuit involved in sensing and regulating the anti-inflammatory response orchestrated by different brain regions.
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Immune Response to Mpox Infection or Vaccination Characterized

Scientists determined the sensitivity of the mpox to neutralizing antibodies and analyzed the immune response of vaccinated or MPXV-infected individuals, revealing the role of complement in this response.
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Wasps Create a Protective Shield for Their Symbiotic Bacteria

In a new study, researchers report how beewolves protect their symbiotic bacteria from toxic nitric oxide in their brood cell.
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Multipronged Killer T-Cells Discovered in Cancer Survivors

Scientists from Cardiff University have discovered a superior form of killer T-cell in patients who have successfully cleared end stage solid cancer.
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