
Reflux Esophagitis Due to Immune Reaction, Not Acute Acid Burn
Contrary to current
thinking, a condition called
gastroesophageal reflux
disease might not develop as
a direct result of acidic
digestive juices burning the
... > full story

Researchers Discover Antibody Receptor Identity, Propose Renaming Immune-System Gene
Researchers have uncovered
the genetic identity of a
cellular receptor for the
immune system's
first-response antibody, a
... > full story

New Culprit for Viral Infections Among Elderly An Overactive Immune Response
Researchers have found that
exaggerated responses of the
immune system explain why
the elderly succumb to viral
infections more readily than ... > full story
How Cells Tolerate DNA Damage: Start Signal for Cell Survival Program Identified
Cancer researchers in
Germany have gained new
insights into how cells
react to DNA damage. They
have shown that the protein
... > full story
- Reflux Esophagitis Due to Immune Reaction, Not Acute Acid Burn
- Researchers Discover Antibody Receptor Identity, Propose Renaming Immune-System Gene
- New Culprit for Viral Infections Among Elderly An Overactive Immune Response
- How Cells Tolerate DNA Damage: Start Signal for Cell Survival Program Identified
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First Reconstitution of an Epidermis from Human Embryonic Stem Cells
November 20, 2009 Researchers in France have just succeeded in recreating a whole epidermis from human embryonic stem cells. The goal is to one day be able to propose this unlimited resource of cells as an alternative ... > full story -
Rethinking the Antibody-Dependent Enhancement Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Model
November 20, 2009 New research challenges the dogma of the antibody-dependent enhancement model for the development of dengue hemorrhagic ... > full story -
HIV Vaccine Failure Probably Caused by Virus Used, Says New Research
November 19, 2009 The recent failure of an HIV vaccine was probably caused by the immune system reacting to the virus 'shell' used to transmit the therapy around the body, according to new research. The researchers ... > full story -
New Therapy May Be Effective Against Bacterial Infections and Sepsis
November 19, 2009 A new study found that certain immune cells primarily associated with asthma and allergies may enhance innate immunity and improve clearance of bacterial infections and may be an effective new ... > full story -
Sugar-Coated Polymer Is New Weapon Against Allergies and Asthma
November 19, 2009 Scientists have developed sugar-coated polymer strands that selectively kill off cells involved in triggering aggressive allergy and asthma attacks. Their advance is a significant step toward ... > full story -
New Findings Suggest Strategy to Help Generate HIV-Neutralizing Antibodies
November 19, 2009 New discoveries about anti-HIV antibodies may bring researchers a step closer to creating an effective HIV vaccine, according to a new ... > full story -
Immune System Activated in Schizophrenia
November 18, 2009 Patients with recent-onset schizophrenia have higher levels of inflammatory substances in their brains, according to new research. This findings offer hope of being able to treat schizophrenia with ... > full story -
Saliva Proteins Change as Women Age
November 18, 2009 In a step toward using human saliva to tell whether those stiff joints, memory lapses, and other telltale signs of aging are normal or red flags for disease, scientists are describing how the protein ... > full story -
Antifibrotic Effects of Green Tea
November 18, 2009 Scientists examined the protective effect of green tea extract on hepatic fibrosis in vitro and in vivo in dimethylnitrosamine (DMN)-induced rats. Their study demonstrates that green tea ... > full story -
UK Women at Risk from Vitamin A Deficiency
November 18, 2009 Almost half of UK women could be suffering from a lack of vitamin A due to a previously undiscovered genetic variation, scientists have ... > full story
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