immunity Archive
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Immunity and the Genetic Seasons: Gene Function Varies Throughout The Year
Posted on May 18, 2015 | 1 CommentDifferent seasons could affect the function of up to a quarter of human genes, suggests a study published in Nature Communications last week. The activity […] -
A new genetically engineered protein can inactivate HIV
Posted on February 25, 2015 | No CommentsScientists at the Scripps Research Institute in Florida have shown that a lab-made molecule can provide more protective power against HIV than anything produced naturally […] -
Circadian rhythms influence immune function
Posted on November 10, 2013 | No CommentsMost organisms on Earth exhibit circadian rhythms – variations in cellular activity that oscillate with the day-night cycle. It is recognised that the circadian clock […]