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By Alexandra Ossola Sep 17, 2015

Animals

Why Are Bats’ Immune Systems Totally Different From Any Other Mammal’s?

Bats host more pathogens than most other mammals. Why aren’t they always sick?

By Rebecca Boyle Feb 8, 2013

Science

Your Immune System ‘Remembers’ Microbes It’s Never Fought Before, New Study Says

Immune cells build up strength against common bugs we encounter everywhere, and this helps us resist more dangerous ones. Kids...

By Rebecca Boyle Oct 3, 2011

Science

Nobel Prize for Medicine Awarded to Scientist Who Prolonged His Own Life With His Research

The prize, awarded jointly to three scientists, celebrates the discovery of the immune system's front-line responders--though one winner succumbed to...

By Taylor Hengen Feb 26, 2009

Science

Strawberry-Banana-Anthrax-Vaccine (gasp) Protein-Yogurt Shake, Anyone?

"Probiotics" in yogurt earn their stripes through a major advance in oral drug delivery research

By Kristin Haraldsdottir Jan 21, 2009

Science

Staying Healthy Never Felt So Good

One hour of additional sleep at night may be your best defense against the common cold

By Joseph Hooper Jan 2, 2005

Science

Seven Deadly Sins

We must intervene to halt these aging processes, says Aubrey De Grey. the rub is, no one has figured out...

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Why Are Bats’ Immune Systems Totally Different From Any Other Mammal’s?

Your Immune System ‘Remembers’ Microbes It’s Never Fought Before, New Study Says

Nobel Prize for Medicine Awarded to Scientist Who Prolonged His Own Life With His Research

Strawberry-Banana-Anthrax-Vaccine (gasp) Protein-Yogurt Shake, Anyone?

Staying Healthy Never Felt So Good

Seven Deadly Sins