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Scent-sensing cells have a better way to fight influenza
In a paper appearing Sept. 1 in Cell Reports, a collaboration between the laboratories of Ashley Moseman and Nicholas Heaton reports on the...
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Unusual immune response in bladder appears to drive repeat UTIs
Jianxuan Wu, a fifth year student doing research in Dr. Soman Abraham's laboratory, had a first author article published in Nature Immunology. The...
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Newly Recruited Faculty Bring Expertise in Key Research Areas
Dr. Chan and Dr. Moseman are among a group of newly recruited faculty members, known as the Translating Duke Health (TDH) Scholars. They will work...
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Suppression of T cell lymphomas by ID proteins
ID proteins function to regulate the activities of E proteins, transcription factors that are essential for normal lymphocyte development. A recent...
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Marcella Sarzotti-Kelsoe to lead ASIST
Dr. Marcella Sarzotti-Kelsoe, primary faculty in the Department of Immunology, and Laurianne Torres will provide leadership and operational oversight...
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Mouse Models of Multiple Sclerosis Suggest Explanations for Heterogeneity of the Human Disease
Studies from Dr. Mari Shinohara are revealing how differences in the intensity of inflammation and innate immune system activation can drive...
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A study by Dr. Gianna Hammer reveals new diversity in dendritic cells of the gut
The millions of microbes teeming in the gut are known for their exquisite diversity. But according to a new study led by Duke Immunology’s Gianna...
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A Study by Dr. Soman Abraham Shows Why Exposure to Small Quantities of Allergens Can Suppress Allergic Responses
It has been known for many years that controlled exposure to increasing doses of allergen can help individuals tolerate a subsequent exposure which...
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A Novel Strategy to Activate the Immune System to Attack Cancer Cells
Dr. You-Wen He and his collaborators have recently published exciting new research in Cancer Discovery (September 2016) which shows that complement...
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Dr. Soman Abraham Leads Research to Guide Solutions to UTIs
Dr. Soman Abraham leads research analyzing the immune responses to urinary track infections. Learn more about his recent discoveries.
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Duke Begins Construction of New Research Building
Duke Health is committed to investing in science and fostering collaboration among basic science researchers. New construction began on the third...
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Dr. Tomaras Receives Faculty Research Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Georgia Tomaras, a secondary faculty member in Immunology, for receiving the 2016 Ruth and A. Morris Williams Jr. Faculty...