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A new study offers insights into why some people's hair goes gray in response to a serious illness or chronic stress.
… to hair color and the genes that control the body's immune system. They published their findings May 3, 2018, in PLOS … from a viral or bacterial infection, the body's innate immune system kicks into gear. Infected cells respond by producing … NIH researchers link graying hair and the immune system …
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An antibody is a protein component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes foreign substances like bacteria and viruses, and neutralizes them.
… An antibody is a protein component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes foreign … Immune System, Bacteria, Virus, Blood, Circulation, Disease, Antigen … An antibody is a protein component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes …
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Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… first human studies on how mitochondrial function impacts immune cells to guide future treatments. … Research Institute (NHGRI), who analyzed gene activity of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and … are Leigh’s syndrome, which primarily affects the nervous system, and Kearns-Sayre syndrome, which primarily affects …
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The skin microbiota plays an intricate role in the human immune system, directing many immune functions and defending against bacterial pathogens.
… the skin microbiota plays an intricate role in the human immune system, actually directing many immune functions and helping to defend its host against … inflammation and speeds wound healing by binding to an immune-system receptor. S. epidermidis also inhibits tissue …
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NIH investigators have discovered that genomic switches of a blood cell are key to regulating the human immune system.
… switches of a blood cell are key to regulating the human immune system. The findings, published in Nature today, open the … Institute (NHGRI). Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, causing … switches of a blood cell are key to regulating the human immune system. ​ …
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A new study highlights how genomic mutations that cause mitochondrial disease may also compromise affected people's immune response.
… disease may also compromise affected people's immune response. … disease in T-cells. T-cells play important roles in human immune response. The mutations resulted in an increased risk … NHGRI study highlights role of mitochondria in immune response … disease may also compromise affected people's immune response. …
Research Funding
The Genomics-enabled Learning Health System (gLHS) Network aims to identify and advance approaches for integrating genomic information into existing learning health systems.
… VA Office of Primary Care The VA Genomics Learning Health System: Implementing genomic medicine across diverse veteran … 1U01HG013781-01 Adam Buchanan, M.P.H. Geisinger Health System Danville, PA Guthrie Clinic AtlantiCare Making Genomic Medicine Routine in a Rural Healthcare System 1U01HG013796-01 Todd C. Skaar, Ph.D. Paul R. Dexter, …
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Researchers at NHGRI have discovered an immune mechanism in humans that perceives threats and was found only in plants.
… don't seem to have much in common. When it comes to their immune systems, however, they might be more similar than … Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have discovered an immune mechanism in humans, known as a "guard" mechanism, … and animals has evolved as a unique way for the host immune system to perceive a potential threat and launch an …
Genetic Disorders
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system.
… Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system. … the Boy in the Bubble, who was born without a working immune system. Caused by defects in any of several possible genes, … specialized type of cell is responsible for a particular immune response. Normally, T cells encourage other immune …
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NHGRI researchers found that a protein in the immune system is particularly adaptable to mutations.
… An immune system protein is extremely adaptable. This flexibility has … (NHGRI), part of NIH, found that a protein in the immune system is particularly adaptable to mutations. “While … NHGRI researchers found that a protein in the immune system is particularly adaptable to mutations. …