Newly discovered cells expand our understanding of the immune system
Researchers have discovered and characterized new types of immune cells in the thymus, a small gland found in the space between our lungs.
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The Replacement Polio
by Joseph Cabral
figures by Rebecca Senft
cover by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images
In the middle of the 20th century, poliovirus could be found in every country of the world. Infection by poliovirus can lead to a severe disease called…
A Future Cure for the Common Cold?
Early-stage research has identified a compound that stops pesky colds in their tracks – useful as a potential cold cure. Although adults are bothered by an average of 2-3 colds per year, colds can “cause serious complications in people with conditions…