After over a decade with HIV, a Norwegian man received a surprise through a stem cell donation from his sibling. The gifted ...

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From Ancient Egypt to Modern China, how parasitic worms have shaped human health and world history.

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What causes autoimmune disease? A new study finds that somatic mutations in immune checkpoint genes like PDL1 trigger the immune system to attack the body.

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I encounter on this quest three types of Americans, because only three types exist. The type that you are—or the type that ...

Can a nasal spray reverse brain aging? A new study shows that intranasal extracellular vesicles can clear brain fog, recharge mitochondria, and improve memory.