Posts Tagged ‘immune’
Five take home lessons from the immune system
There are many lessons we can learn from the many efficient and well-orchestrated systems of the human body. Cell differentiation occurs very early on in the development of the human embryo, allowing for cells to perform highly specialised functions. The immune system serves as a wonderful analogy of how cell specialisation, collaboration, team work, diversity…
Read MoreGenetics could impact on the body’s immune response to viral infections
New research has emerged suggesting genetic factors may affect the body’s immune system. Environmental factors have historically been regarded more important than genes in a healthy immune system, according to Associate Professor John Miles of the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine at James Cook University, Cairns. “[Scientists thought] it didn’t matter so much…
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