All immune system articles
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NewsImmune molecules play a limited role in ALS progression
New research indicates that immune-related molecules change in motor neurons affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but they do not appear to be major drivers of disease progression.
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NewsStudy helps understand pain associated with viral infection
Through experiments in mice infected with a herpes virus, scientists have identified an immune system sensor that recognizes viral fragments and activates neurons responsible for pain, independently of inflammation.
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NewsPoor gut health may drive multiple sclerosis — but better diet may ease it
Researchers have traced a previously observed link between microscopic organisms in the digestive tract — collectively known as the gut microbiome — and multiple sclerosis (MS).