“In a study of 45 female monkeys, researchers observed that changes in social status affected genes that associated with stress and inflammation. The lower a monkey’s social status, the more […]
Tag: Immune
High-fiber diet keeps gut microbes from eating colon’s lining
“Starved, [microbes] begin to munch on the natural layer of mucus that lines the gut, eroding it to the point where dangerous invading bacteria can infect the colon wall.”
Rubella virus persists after vaccination in some patients with rare immune disorders
“Some patients with rare primary immunodeficiency disorders may be at risk for infection by rubella virus, and possibly serious skin inflammation, after receiving the rubella vaccine, usually administered as part […]
Skin bacteria could protect against disease
“…the most common bacteria on human skin secrete a protein which protects us from the reactive oxygen species thought to contribute to several skin diseases.”
Dengue vaccine may increase risk of severe disease if used in areas with low rates of infection
“The research, published in the journal Science, analysed all publicly available clinical trial data for the vaccine. The results suggest that in people who have never been exposed to dengue […]
Good Viruses Discovered in Gut Bacteria
“Most virologists are looking at how viruses cause disease,” said Mark Young, PhD, from Montana State University. “We’re flipping that around, and looking at the possible role for viruses in […]
Cranberries may benefit gut, heart, immune system and brain
“…recent investigations have shown that the cranberry polyphenols may interact with other bioactive compounds in cranberries that could protect the gut microbiota, and provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions that benefit […]