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Friday, November 20, 2009

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
 

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