Immune system

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News • Device biocompatibility research

Improving the body's tolerance to prosthetic implants

Coating an electronic neural implant with a potent anti-inflammatory drug helps the body better tolerate the implant, improving its long-term performance and stability, according to new research.

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News • Auto-immune condition

Lupus: study explores causes and impact of diagnostic delays

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or ‘lupus’) may wait for up to 40 years to receive the correct diagnosis. New research highlights the causes and devastating impact of these delays.

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News • Research into immunocompetence

Early infection defense mechanism discovered in embryos

New research shows how embryos can protect themselves from bacterial infections even before forming their immune system. The findings could provide new insights into the origin of immunity.

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News • Genetic signature mapping

Diagnosing Parkinson’s from a blood sample

In a world first, researchers have identified a set of biomarkers that could someday make it easy to spot Parkinson's disease in a patient’s blood sample.

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News • Stratification of TSCC immunotypes

Tongue cancer: Immune profiling for improved outcomes

Tongue squamous cell carcinoma, the most common type of oral cancer, is a challenging target for immunotherapies. Researchers now identified five immunotypes to better predict treatment response.

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News • Early detection of life-threatening conditions

Newborn immune profiling to improve neonatal care

Newborns, especially those born prematurely, are vulnerable to conditions such as sepsis. A new device profiles an infant’s immune function from a single drop of blood to improve neonatal care.

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