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Reexposing a Cancer Protein to Enhance Immunotherapy

February 22, 2024

Study finds protein that tumors manipulate to escape immune detection

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Uncovering New Drivers of Heart Disease, Brain Vessel Disorders

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Using Retinal Images to Predict Risk of Eye and Systemic Diseases

February 1, 2024

Routine ophthalmic procedure may help in preventive and diagnostic medicine

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HIV Drugs Show Promise in Averting Complications from Bacterial Infections

January 18, 2024

Study in mice finds a trigger for devastating condition, hints at possible treatment

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Inside a Bacterial Defense System — and Its Defeat

January 11, 2024

Study reveals unexpected strategy in competition between bacteria and viruses

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Worm Study Raises Concern About DEET’s Effect on Reproduction

January 4, 2024

Findings suggest need to consider reproductive health alongside prevention of insect-borne diseases

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How the Immune System Fights to Keep Herpes at Bay

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New study findings could inform the design of treatments for a range of viruses that replicate in…

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New Clues Into the Head-Scratching Mystery of Itch

November 22, 2023

Researchers identify common microbe as previously unknown culprit behind itch

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What Human Diseases Can Teach Us About the Immune System

November 14, 2023

Jennifer Oyler-Yaniv is studying cancer to understand general principles of the immune system

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One Punch Isn’t Enough to Overcome a Common Cancer Mutation

November 2, 2023

Study finds blocking second molecule could lead to better treatments

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Harvard Medical School Professor Receives National Medal of Science

November 1, 2023

Gregory Petsko recognized for illuminating neurodegenerative diseases

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