Posts Tagged ‘Immune support’

Spit-Cleaned Pacifiers Boost Babies’ Immune Systems – Discover Magazine (blog)

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Spit-Cleaned Pacifiers Boost Babies' Immune Systems Discover Magazine (blog) It's known as the hygiene hypothesis, and it states that, without exposure to a wide array of germs, our immune systems won't learn to distinguish our own cells from harmful invaders. Having a healthy amount of germs on our hands, toys, and, yes …

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Modulating the Immune System to Combat Metastatic Cancer – Science Daily (press release)

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Modulating the Immune System to Combat Metastatic Cancer Science Daily (press release) May 24, 2013 — Cancer cells spread and grow by avoiding detection and destruction by the immune system . Stimulation of the immune system can help to eliminate cancer cells; however, there are many factors that cause the immune system to ignore cancer … and more

Immune system “Holy Grail” thought: multiple sclerosis myelin regeneration – Examiner.com

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Immune system “Holy Grail” thought: multiple sclerosis myelin regeneration Examiner.com The researchers knew that a salamander's immune system was crucial when it was called upon to regenerate lost limbs, reproduce brain tissue, parts of the heart and even the spinal cord and armed with this information, these amphibians were used as a …

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A pH-responsive nanoscale vaccine with tailored immune responses – Nanowerk

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Nanowerk A pH-responsive nanoscale vaccine with tailored immune responses Nanowerk Once a nanomaterial vaccine is internalized within APCs, it is usually sequestered within small vesicles called endosomes' If the nanomaterial remains within the endosome, the antigen is typically processed in such a way that the immune system …

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Ground breaking cancer research finds immune system link – Medical Xpress

Friday, May 24th, 2013

ScienceAlert Ground breaking cancer research finds immune system link Medical Xpress The research tracked particular cells within the immune system of young and geriatric mice, finding that deterioration, caused by mimicked conditions of lung cancers, could be reduced by activating other cell types. Dr Jackaman said that the immune … Cell-targeting to reverse cancer effects The Conversation all 2 news articles

Diamond V® Introduces SynGenX™ – Naturally Promotes Digestive and Immune … – PR Web (press release)

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Diamond V® Introduces SynGenX™ – Naturally Promotes Digestive and Immune … PR Web (press release) SynGenX from Diamond V naturally promotes digestive and immune system health for better performing pigs that are more capable of reaching their genetic potential. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Email a friend ..

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Researchers move closer to development of universal flu vaccine …

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Researchers say they have made a major step towards the development of a universal flu vaccine, after a new immunotherapy approach has shown promise in animal studies, Medical News Today reported. The method … Through a series of tests on mice and ferrets, the researchers found the vaccine was more effective at boosting immunity against a much wider range of virus strains than the current flu vaccine, including strains they were not testing for.

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Penn Study Shows How Immune System Peacefully Co-exists with "Good" Bacteria – Penn: Office of University Communications

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Penn Study Shows How Immune System Peacefully Co-exists with “Good” Bacteria Penn: Office of University Communications The human gut is loaded with commensal bacteria – “good” microbes that, among other functions, help the body digest food. The gastrointestinal tract contains literally trillions of such cells, and yet the immune system seemingly turns a blind eye … and more

Immune system attacks beneficial bacteria in several chronic human diseases – News-Medical.net

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Immune system attacks beneficial bacteria in several chronic human diseases News-Medical.net The human gut is loaded with commensal bacteria – “good” microbes that, among other functions, help the body digest food.

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Ground breaking cancer research finds immune system link – HealthCanal.com

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Ground breaking cancer research finds immune system link HealthCanal.com Curtin University researchers have found evidence that targeting specific cells in the body can reverse the effects of cancer on the immune system . Dr Connie Jackaman, Early Career Development Fellow at the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute … and more