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T cell functionality
T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are an integral component of the adaptive immune system which seek out and eliminate foreign particles. Functions of T cells include killing infected host cells, activating other immune cells, producing and releasing immune messengers called cytokines into the body, and regulating the immune response. When T cell functionality is hindered by disease, genetics, or environment, the immune system could be at severe risk.
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JUL 11, 2017
Health & Medicine
Even in remission, cancer looms. Former cancer patients and their doctors are always on alert for metastatic tumors. Now
...
Written By:
The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)
JUL 11, 2017
Health & Medicine
Despite intense resear
...
Written By:
The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)
JUL 11, 2017
Neuroscience
When you’re dead you’re dead, game over, right? Not entirely, at least not according to an American c
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 10, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
A natural compound Salk Institute scientists have been studying has been shown to reduce the mental deficits and inflamm
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 10, 2017
Cardiology
A new treatment option for cancer, a Plk1 inhibitor called volasertib, is especially promising for leukemia patients. Un
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 10, 2017
Neuroscience
In the field of neuroscience, it could be said that imaging is everything. Being able to look inside the brain at struct
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 09, 2017
Immunology
The number of children with allergies seems to grow every year, but children growing up on a farm seem to be exempt from
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 08, 2017
Microbiology
Doctors and researchers have been sounding the alarm about drug-resistant gonorrhea, and it is spreading around the worl
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 07, 2017
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 05, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 03, 2017
Cardiology
Two small proteins, elastin and collagen, make up a dynamic duo that promote a sturdy foundation of tensile strength and
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUN 30, 2017
Microbiology
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...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
JUN 29, 2017
Cancer
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...
JUN 27, 2017
Microbiology
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 24, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 16, 2017
Space & Astronomy
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...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
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Immunology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
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Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUN 14, 2017
Chemistry & Physics
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...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
JUN 13, 2017
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 12, 2017
Microbiology
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 12, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 05, 2017
Health & Medicine
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUN 05, 2017
Neuroscience
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim