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Research Into the Use of Propolis – BeeVital

Nature’s Laboratory is supported by a Scientific Advisory Board composed of top academics in both plant and bee related fields. Academic partners have includ…

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Research dreams of a vaccine

How can I help my immune system?'" says Nelson, director of the BC Cancer Agency's Deeley Research Centre in Victoria. "Yet beyond just taking care of themselves, it's hard for patients to boost their immune system to the levels you … Continue reading

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome research centre boost

The centre is dedicated to researching the interaction between the nervous system and the immune system. It's being opened as part of an international conference on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) that the universities hosting. CFS expert Professor …

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Possible breakthrough in skin cancer research

According to the Daily Mail, clinicians at Cancer Research UK are using two types of drugs to fight cancer by boosting the immune system — instead of chemotherapy that just focuses on destroying the cancer. "Ipilimumab is the one that … Continue reading

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How the diminutive Zebrafish is having a big impact on medical research

These cells, which are made in our bone marrow, are the precursors of all the types of cells that make up our blood including white cells that form our immune systems. The discovery could be significant, says Zon, because it … Continue reading

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Tougher than the male: Research suggests women have stronger immune …

Several years ago, researchers at the famous Mayo Clinic in the U.S. found that one way to boost the immune response in male mice was sharply to reduce their testosterone level. 'It drives up the number of immune cells being … Continue reading

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Why women really are the stronger sex: Research suggests testosterone …

Several years ago, researchers at the famous Mayo Clinic in the U.S. found that one way to boost the immune response in male mice was sharply to reduce their testosterone level. 'It drives up the number of immune cells being … Continue reading

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Sleep as ADHD Natural Remedy – More Research Confirms …

Last year I blogged on the emerging research pointing to the absolutely critical role healthy and plentiful sleep plays as an ADHD natural remedy. Well, as our return to school and work approaches, it's a good time to share …

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SENS research progress to a replacement thymus to boost aging immune …

SENS Research Foundation is funding with the goal of applying it to a primary problem of aging: the decline of the immune system . Only a few of us will ever need a new portal vein or trachea — but … Continue reading

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A first in front-line immunity research

"The more refined our understanding of interferon function, the more we can tailor treatments to optimise effectiveness — whether by boosting or blocking their actions." Lead author on the paper, Dr Nicole de Weerd, also of the Centre for Innate … Continue reading

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Five DeBakey Excellence in Research Award winners showcase breadth of …

This finding changed the way that scientists view the function of the immune system in the adult brain. His work shows that both PKR and interferon gamma are crucial for long-term memory formation. His PNAS …. newsID=7156), he and his … Continue reading

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