The Price of Immunity

A new study by Dr Thomas Stoeger, a postdoc at North Western University, suggests there is a historical bias involved in COVID-19 genetics research. Scientists are studying human genes that have already been heavily investigated, independent of COVID-19. He explains all, in this installment of Teach Me in 10.

Sub-epithelial macrophages perform a quality check of fluids absorbed through colonic epithelial cells to avoid poisoning from fungal toxins.

Checkpoint inhibitors are a type of immunotherapy. They block proteins that stop the immune system from attacking the cancer cells. Find out how these work and when you might have them as a treatment for cancer.