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Left or right arm? New research reveals why vaccination site matters for immune response

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Scientists have uncovered why vaccines can elicit a stronger immune response if they are administered in the same arm.

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Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response

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In a study of historic scale, scientists have created an intricate map of how the immune system functions, examining the detailed molecular structures governing human T cells using the next-generation CRISPR tool known as base editing.

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Scientists discover a cause of lupus and a possible way to reverse it

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Scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic immune response in systemic lupus erythematosus (known as lupus) and show that reversing this defect may potentially reverse the disease.

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Two HIV vaccine trials show proof of concept for pathway to broadly neutralizing antibodies

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Traditional approaches haven't worked -- largely because HIV mutates rapidly and hides key parts of itself from the immune system.

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New mRNA vaccine created to prevent and treat C. difficile

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difficile first-time infections and relapsing infections by inducing a robust immune response, promote clearance of existing C. diff bacteria from the gut, and even overcome deficits in host immunity to protect animals after infection, according to researchers. In animal models, this first mRNA-LNP C.

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A dial for tuning the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some sicker than others

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Researchers have discovered a protein variant that serves as a knob for regulating the body's innate immune response. The findings could lead to new therapies for Long COVID, autoimmune disorders, and more.

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Discovery of 'new rules of the immune system' could improve treatment of inflammatory diseases, say scientists

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Tests, in mice, of a drug developed by the researchers showed that regulatory T cells can be attracted to specific body parts, boosted in number, and activated to suppress immune response and rebuild tissue.

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