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

All That Glitters: Gold Nanoparticles Yield Possible Vaccine For Common Childhood Virus

Scientists at Vanderbilt develop a vaccine candidate that uses tiny gold particles to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which commonly afflicts infants and the elderly.
National HIV Testing Day: What You Need to Know

Learn why it’s important to get tested for HIV and discover ways to raise awareness on National HIV Testing Day, celebrated on June 27th.
Viaskin 'Peanut Patch' Could Be The Answer To Peanut Allergies In Children

Researchers have developed a "peanut patch" to treat peanut allergies by introducing trace amounts of peanut protein into the body's immune system.
Canary Seed Health Benefits For Humans: Safe For Gluten-Free Diet, Celiac Disease

Researchers have developed a type of canary seed that can be consumed by humans, which fits easily into a gluten-free diet and is safe for people with celiac disease.
First Hepatitis C Genotyping Test Approved By FDA, Heralding Personalized Treatment Before Curing Drug Introductions

The newly FDA-approved hepatitis C genotyping test comes months before the FDA is set to announce approvals of new drugs for certain genotypes of the virus.
Shark Eye Drops To Cure Blindness? Pharma Companies Test Squalamine, Chemical Found In Liver, To Treat AMD

Researchers from OHR Pharmaceuticals have developed shark eye drops from the spiny dogfish's liver that could defend against blindness.
Scientist Claim To Uncover What Causes Cancer Spread; Metastasis Explanation Could Lead To Cure

Equipped with a new metastasis explanation, a team of researchers say they now know what causes cancer to spread.
Nanopatch For Immunization: Stamp-Sized Square To Replace Syringes For Pain-Free Vaccines [VIDEO]

By using new nanotechnology to develop a modern vaccine delivery method, the nanopatch seems like it will be the future, leaving syringes behind.
Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo, Houston Doctor, Accused Of Poisoning Boyfriend’s Coffee; The Dangers Of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning

A well-known Texas oncologist has been charged with a felony after her boyfriend was reportedly poisoned with ethylene glycol.
Def Leppard Guitarist Vivian Campbell Diagnosed With Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Says He Is '2 Months In And Feeling Rather Spiffy'

Vivian Campbell, guitarist of Def Leppard, announces his cancer diagnosis less than two weeks before his band's summer tour begins.
Chemicals In African Plants Could Stop Tumor Growth; New Cancer Treatment In The Works?

Researchers in Cameroon, Africa suggest a group of chemicals in African healing plants could stop the spread of cancerous cells.
Before You Go Checklist: Travel Immunization Requirements

Thinking of traveling this summer? Brush up on travel immunization requirements to stay healthy wherever you go.

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