How food shortages reprogram the immune system’s response to infection

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Source: Thai Tran, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

When food is scarce, stress hormones direct the immune system to operate in “low power” mode to preserve immune function while conserving energy. This reconfiguration is crucial to combating infections amid food insecurity.

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