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Microbial Sciences in Health unites over 100 experts from basic, computational and clinical biology to understand the microscopic ecosystem inside and around our bodies. Teams investigate the push-and-pull relationship between microorganisms and the immune system.
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Tick, mosquito-borne disease expertise drives swift Oropouche vaccine response
Cleveland Clinic researchers developed two vaccine candidates since the biting midge and mosquito-borne disease reemerged two years ago.
Structure of a Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus protein shows why cancer switches stay on
The physical structure of a Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus/HHV-8 protein explains the virus's ability to cause cancer, opens the door to new treatments
New research unravels connection between rheumatoid arthritis, long COVID and bone pain to bone loss
SARS-CoV-2 triggers bone inflammation and breakdown, especially in individuals with autoimmune diseases.