Key cell signals inhibit babies’ ability to fight infection
August 8th, 2012 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS) Infants are prone to sickness due to under-developed immune systems, but it may be possible to activate crucial cells to help them fight off diseases from ... Read more...
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Prebiotic helps lower colon cancer risk: study
May 4th, 2012 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 4 (IANS) A prebiotic has shown promise in helping the body's own natural killer cells fight bacterial infection and lower colon cancer risk, a study says.
Prebiotics are ... Read more...
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Pregnant women less able to fight infections
May 2nd, 2011 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 2 (IANS) Obese pregnant women are less able to fight infections than leaner peers, which could affect their baby's health post-birth."Women who are obese before pregnancy have critical ... Read more...
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Soya- egg yolk mix helps UK mum give birth after 3 miscarriages, failed IVF
May 2nd, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 02 (ANI): A UK couple, who struggled to have a baby after three miscarriages and failed IVF treatments, are now proud parents of twins -- thanks to a mix of ... Read more...
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New fusion molecule ‘empowers immune system to fight cancer’
April 13th, 2011 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Scientists are one step closer to tap the body's own resources to fight cancer.Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have developed a molecule that lies dormant ... Read more...
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Targeted photodynamic therapy offers hope for skin cancer patients
April 12th, 2011 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 12 (ANI): The latest research by UK and Swiss scientists has concluded that targeted photodynamic therapy could completely eradicate some models of cancer.The team linked light-sensitive molecules with antibodies that ... Read more...
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How HIV thwarts the body’s natural defense
November 20th, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have apparently found why natural killer cells are powerless against HIV.The study has marked the "beginning of a fascinating story that will ... Read more...
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Forests really do have healing touch
July 24th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24 (ANI): The next time someone says "hug a tree", go ahead and do it, as forests - and other natural, green settings - certainly have some healing effects on ... Read more...
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Scientists develop new method to produce natural killer cells for cancer
June 11th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 11 (ANI): Scientists have come up with a novel method to produce cells that kill tumour cells in the lab and prevent tumours forming in mouse models of cancer.Although ... Read more...
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New oral drug promises treatment for aggressive lymphoma
May 27th, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by ANI
New oral drug promises treatment for aggressive lymphomaWashington, May 27 (ANI): A new oral drug called lenalidomide promises positive results in patients with transformed lymphoma with few side effects, suggests a new ... Read more...
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Laughter is good exercise for promoting health
April 28th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 28 (IANS) Laughter is as good as exercise in promoting health and a sense of well-being, a new study says.
Lee S. Berk, preventive care specialist and researcher at Loma Linda ... Read more...
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Gene linked to childhood asthma identified
December 24th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, December 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified a gene linked to childhood asthma, a finding that may be instrumental in developing new treatments for common respiratory disease.The team led by Hakon Hakonarson, ... Read more...
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Natural killer cells help keep immune system in balance
October 2nd, 2009 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 2 (IANS) Natural killer (NK) cells, part of our immune system, kill cells infected with a given virus. Researchers have now found that the cells also help keep T-cells from ... Read more...
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Scientists isolate master gene that turns cells into bug killers
September 14th, 2009 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 14 (IANS) Scientists have isolated a master gene that causes blood stem cells to turn into disease-fighting 'natural killer' (NK) cells. The discovery could potentially help boost the body's production ... Read more...
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Master gene that switches on disease-fighting cells identified
September 14th, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 14 (ANI): British scientists have identified the master gene, called E4bp4, that causes blood stem cells to turn into disease-fighting 'Natural Killer' (NK) immune cells.The discovery, by researchers at Imperial ... Read more...
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Immune system’s natural killer cells linked to infant liver disease
July 23rd, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 23 (ANI): Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have found that an overactive response by one of the immune system's key weapons against infection - natural killer, or NK, ... Read more...
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Dieters could face hard time fighting off flu virus
November 26th, 2008 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 26 (ANI): Dieters or individuals who intake calorie-restricted diets during flu season are more susceptible to influenza, says a new study.Michigan State University nutritional immunology professor Elizabeth Gardner conducted ... Read more...
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Mechanism behind immune system suppression may harbour HIV cure
October 18th, 2008 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 18 (ANI): Researchers from the Scripps Research Institute claim to have uncovered the mechanism how viral infections inhibited the production of vital immune system proteins, opening up avenues for ... Read more...
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Discovered: How do germs fight immunity
October 18th, 2008 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 18 (IANS) Researchers have uncovered the mechanism of how viral infections block output of immune system proteins that protect one from diseases like HIV, TB and measles. These kind of ... Read more...
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Steroids may offer potential treatment to prevent miscarriages
September 10th, 2008 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 10 (ANI): Women who have repeated miscarriages could be spared the misery with a simple steroid treatment, a new research has revealed.During the British Association conference in Liverpool, Siobhan ... Read more...
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Natural killers new role may lead to improved treatment for cancer
August 28th, 2008 - 12:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 28 (ANI): Scientists at the University of York have discovered a new role for natural killers (NK) - a population of white blood cells, which may lead to improved ... Read more...
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Scientists find new role for natural killer cells
August 28th, 2008 - 11:59 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 28 (IANS) Our white blood cells that kill invaders may be made more effective by switching on and off as necessary a chemical produced by these cells. This may lead ... Read more...
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Ancient herb, Ashwagandha, cows milk combo boosts immunity
August 14th, 2008 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 14 (ANI): Ashwagandha, an herb used in the 5,000-year old practice of Ayurvedic medicine, along with whole cows milk can help boost immunity, says a group of US researchers.The ... Read more...
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Natural killer cells in umbilical cord blood kill human leukemia cells in mice
May 17th, 2008 - 4:32 pm ICT by admin
Washington , May 17 (ANI): A new treatment that uses natural killer (NK) immune system cells from umbilical cord blood successfully destroys human leukemia cells in mice, according to researchers at ... Read more...
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‘Killer’ marrow transplant hope for leukaemia patients
March 23rd, 2008 - 2:38 pm ICT by admin
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Patients with leukaemia who do not respond to conventional treatments may soon benefit from bone marrow transplants selected to target the cancer directly, thanks to a technique, ... Read more...
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