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Chickenpox Virus Fatal in Newly Discovered Immunodeficiency

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Researchers at Aarhus University have identified a mutation in an immune system sensor that can result in chicken pox infection becoming fatal. According to the study, immune cells in those with extreme reaction to VZV neither detected the virus nor activated the immune system. The findings shed light on why some people are more susceptible to infections than others. ... Read More...
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles6 min read
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Brain Like Activity in Immune System Promises Better Disease Treatments

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Researchers discover brain like activity in the immune system. The Nature study reveals T cells in the immune system transfer dopamine to B cells, providing motivation for these cells to produce antibodies and battle infection. The researchers hope their findings will help develop treatments to make immune response to vaccines and infections faster, and slow autoimmune conditions.... Read More...
FeaturedNeurology5 min read