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The human immune system from birth to death

In a world-first comprehensive study, the human immune system has been tracked from birth up until the age of 75 years. This has paved the way for future therapies to tune the immune systems of people at higher risk of certain diseases. The research defined the composition of the human immune system throughout life by […]

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The human immune system from birth to death

In a world-first comprehensive study, the human immune system has been tracked from birth up until the age of 75 years. This has paved the way for future therapies to tune the immune systems of people at higher risk of certain diseases. The research defined the composition of the human immune system throughout life by […]

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First-line defences short-lived

First-line immune defences against COVID-19 are short-lived and may explain reinfection. A new study finds that antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, while antibodies found in the blood last at least a year. Antibodies in the nasal fluid (known as immunoglobulin A, or IgA) provide first-line defence against COVID-19 by […]

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First-line defences short-lived

First-line immune defences against COVID-19 are short-lived and may explain reinfection. A new study finds that antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, while antibodies found in the blood last at least a year. Antibodies in the nasal fluid (known as immunoglobulin A, or IgA) provide first-line defence against COVID-19 by […]

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Third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss

Third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss: Smell loss is one of the most prevalent symptoms of long Covid according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. New research published today reveals that almost a third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss, with almost a fifth experiencing loss of […]

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Third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss

Third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss: Smell loss is one of the most prevalent symptoms of long Covid according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. New research published today reveals that almost a third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss, with almost a fifth experiencing loss of […]

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