Immune System Disorders

An immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease. In order to function properly, an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and distinguish them from the organism's own healthy tissue. A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease.

Immune System Disorders Stories

New Vaccine Trains T-Cells To Kill Melanoma

A new type of vaccine genetically modifies the body's immune system, allowing it to subdue melanoma tumor growth on its own.
Pentagon To Develop Q Fever Vaccine

The U.S. military remains focused on developing vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases.
How Does Modernization Explain The Current Allergy Epidemic?

The microbial challenges a farm setting provides could help farmers stave off allergies, thereby providing clues for treatment.
5-Year-Old Blackbelt Fights Chronic Disease With Karate

Jake Brood is only five years old, but he already has arthritis, immune disease, and a black belt in karate.
MMR Vaccination Rate Rises In UK

The rate of MMR vaccine administration in the United Kingdom rose to the highest levels since its introduction, but still lags behind the 95 percent goal set by the World Health Organization.
North Carolina Students Suspended From School For Not Being Vaccinated

Hundreds of students around North Carolina have been suspended from school for failing to provide proof of their Tdap vaccination shot.
Should You Get The Influenza Vaccine This Year?

As this year’s influenza vaccines are becoming widely available in the next few weeks, it’s important to get your flu shot early on in the season.
U.S. Air Force Cuts Civilian Flu Shots As Sequestration Squeezes Health Budget

The U.S. Air Force says it won't offer free flu vaccinations to its civilian workforce this year, as the service shifts budgetary priorities due to sequestration cuts.
Implantable Vaccine Aims To Recruit Immune Cells To Fight Cancer

Researchers began clinical trials on an implantable vaccine intended to recruit immune cells in the fight against deadly melanoma cells.
Texas Measles Outbreak Linked To Anti-Vaccine Pastor

The firestorm of a measles outbreak in Texas involves congregants at a Texas church whose pastor has "reservations" about the measles vaccine.
Measles Outbreak In Texas: Is Fear Of The MMR Vaccine Causing A Surge In Infections?

A measles outbreak has the Texas Department of State Health Services urging people to get the MMR vaccine.
Gluten-Free Dating Site: People Who Enjoy A Gluten-Free Lifestyle Can Now Meet Their Match Online

Thanks to a niche dating site, gluten-free singles now have a place to meet potential partners who share their lifestyle.

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