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How the immune system changes with age and why
We are gaining a better understanding of the effects of ageing on the immune system, with some surprising findings that it’s not all downhill after 65
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Vagus nerve receptors may be key to controlling inflammation
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Stimulating the vagus nerve may reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis
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Acid produced by the brain could drive disease-related psychosis
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Vaginal immune activity increases after having sex for the first time
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The truth about the foods said to boost your immune system
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Vaccines that prolong the immune response may give better protection
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Dangerous fungal lung infections could be treated with CAR T-cells
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Radical lupus treatment uses CAR T-cell therapy developed for cancer
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Coming off methotrexate doubles antibody levels after covid-19 vaccine
People with conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis who took a two-week break from the immune-suppressing drug methotrexate saw their antibody levels double up to 12 weeks after their third covid-19 vaccine, compared with people who took the treatment as normal
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Discovery of a genetic cause of lupus could lead to new treatments
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Pancreatic cancer treated in mice by loading tumour cells with tetanus
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We seem to find people with a strong immune system more attractive
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Vitamin D supplements really do reduce risk of autoimmune disease
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