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10 projects receive basic and translational research funding

New technologies take aim at urgent challenges from autoimmune disease to cancer

Molecule could hold a key to repairing tissue harmed by infection, inflammation

Underscores Harvard Medical School’s commitment to research and discovery

Study reveals molecular tweaks in gut bacteria maintain immunity, protect against IBD

11 new “outside-the-box” projects seek to illuminate causes, innovative treatments

Study finds sensory cells that detect tissue damage, irritants also rein in harmful immune responses…

Findings, based on mouse studies, could pave the way for more effective cancer treatments

Julia Merkenschlager explores how secrets of natural immunity can improve vaccines, treatment

Members of Pontifical Academy of Sciences share hopes for improving human health

Studies detailing brain-immune crosstalk could inform treatments for autism, anxiety