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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Decoding NF-κB: A Key Player in Cancer and Immunity

NF-κB, a crucial player in cell functions, has been under the spotlight since its discovery. It's like a conductor in the orchestra of our cells, directing immune responses, inflammation, and cell survival. When it goes haywire, it can lead to various diseases, especially cancer. This review dives into the NF-κB family and their signaling pathways. It's like a compl...

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Apr 04 2025HEALTH

How Strong Antibodies Can Keep Dengue at Bay

Dengue fever is a serious issue in many parts of the world. It is caused by a virus that can lead to severe symptoms. But did you know that some people get infected without showing any signs of illness? This is called an inapparent infection. Scientists have been looking into why this happens. They found that the strength of a person's immune response plays a bi...

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Understanding Allergy Treatment Through a New Lens

Allergies have become quite common these days. Doctors think this is because of a mix of our genes, how we live, and what's in our environment. One important way to treat allergies is called Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy, or AIT for short. This method can actually change how your body deals with allergies over time. Scientists have learned a lot about how allergies...

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