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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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Some Benefits of Exercise Stem from the Immune System

November 3, 2023

Activated by exercise, immune cells in the muscles fend off inflammation, enhance endurance

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Ludwig Grants Fund Research on Neurodegeneration

June 7, 2023

HMS scientists will conduct basic research on neurodegeneration with therapeutic potential

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New Institute to Address Cancer, Immune, Inflammatory Diseases

May 9, 2023

Historic $100 million gift given by biotech entrepreneur Gene Lay

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To Boost Cancer Immunotherapy’s Fighting Power, Look to the Gut

May 3, 2023

Immunotherapy has redefined cancer treatment, but not all patients experience the same benefit when…

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Animation: How Bacteria Invade the Brain

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Research shows bacteria hijack crosstalk between nerve and immune cells to cause meningitis
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New Insights into ALS

March 13, 2023

Study suggests inflammatory proteins in innate immune system may damage neurons, lead to ALS

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How Bacteria Invade the Brain

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Research shows that bacteria hijack crosstalk between nerve and immune cells to cause meningitis

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How Gut Microbes Help Mend Damaged Muscles

March 1, 2023

New findings suggest intestinal immune cells play a role in repairing injured muscles

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Boot Camp for the Immune System

June 27, 2022

Researchers discover new way in which T cells learn to tell friend and foe apart

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After the Infection Is Gone

June 9, 2022

As the world’s population continues to encounter SARS-CoV-2 virus and become infected, one question…

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Countering Gut Inflammation

March 16, 2022

The findings bring scientists a step closer to developing small-molecule and bacterial treatments…

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