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The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and societal burdens. Due to […]
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New gene discovery unlocks mysteries of our immunity
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has identified a new gene that plays a critical role in regulating the body’s immune […]
Molecular link uncovered between vitamin A and intestinal health
New research from Monash University has found a signalling molecule that helps maintain intestinal health in mice. Published in PLoS […]
Boosting immunity in fighting cancer and infections
An international research team led by Université de Montréal medical professor Christopher Rudd, director of research in immunology and cell […]
Home HIV tests in Australia
Home-testing kits for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) should be approved for use across the country to address the increase in […]
Proteins in breastmilk protect offspring against food allergy
Research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine indicates that a mother’s diet can protect nursing newborns against food allergies. […]
Liver cancer could be halted by boosting immune system
International research involving the University of Adelaide has helped to better understand how a diseased liver promotes the development of […]
Enzyme behind immune cell response revealed
Monash University researchers have revealed the role played by an enzyme that is pivotal to the process of clearing infection […]
New drug therapy targets in a range of diseases
Scientists have a better understanding of the immune system at a molecular level, thanks to University of Queensland-led research that […]
Genetic immune deficiency and severe childhood infections
A gene mutation making young children extremely vulnerable to common viruses may represent a new type of immunodeficiency, according to […]
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