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A new study highlights the role of natural killer T cells in influencing the immune response to dengue virus, potentially reducing the severity of subsequent infections.

Researchers investigated differences in T-cell responses between male and female patients with lung cancer that may help direct future treatments. T-cell responses are part of the adaptive immune ...

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Fall in New England is synonymous with outdoor activities: leaf peeping, apple picking, pumpkin picking, hay rides and hikes.