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enPregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu
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<p>污污草莓视频 University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection.</p>
<p>Contrary to the common belief that pregnancy increases vulnerability to infections, researchers found that it strengthened an immune defense in mice, blocking the Influenza A virus from spreading to the lungs, where it can cause severe infection.</p>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:04:19 +0000keila.depape@mcgill.ca314867 at /newsroomFighting the flu: The surprising power of a century-old vaccine for tuberculosis
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<p>As Canada鈥檚 flu season collides with record strep A cases and ongoing COVID-19 concerns, a new study is shedding light on our understanding of respiratory immune responses. Scholars from the Research Institute of the 污污草莓视频 University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have discovered a surprising facet about a century-old vaccine for tuberculosis, Bacillus Calmette Gu茅rin (BCG).</p>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:53:04 +0000keila.depape@mcgill.ca308298 at /newsroomHow immune cells generated neonatally protect our lungs throughout our lifetime
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<p>Every day, humans breathe in 11,000 litres of air. But this essential act also means we inhale microorganisms, particles, and pollutants. A new study from the Research Institute of the 污污草莓视频 University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has revealed how the unique immune cells that are developed in the embryo protect our lungs from environmental challenges throughout the course of our lifetime.</p>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:55:51 +0000claire.loewen@mcgill.ca289178 at /newsroomMaziar Divangahi
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Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:08:53 +0000frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca253667 at /newsroomCanadian researchers on promising path towards developing flu treatment using lipid target
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<p>For most people, the influenza A virus (IAV), commonly known as the flu, is cleared from the body by our own immune system. In some cases, however, the immune response becomes dysregulated and if left uncontrolled, the inflammation caused by our own immune cells can lead to extensive lung tissue damage and enhanced morbidity and mortality.</p>
<p>How can we help our immune system to balance the two main host defense strategies: attacking pathogens (called <i>host resistance</i>) and preserving our own tissue (called <i>disease tolerance</i>)?</p>Wed, 22 May 2019 15:59:07 +0000justin.dupuis@mcgill.ca164227 at /newsroomAnti-TB drugs can increase risk of TB re-infection
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<p>Current treatments for tuberculosis (TB) are very effective in controlling TB infection caused by <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb).</i> They don鈥檛, however, always prevent reinfection. Why this happens is one of the long-standing questions in TB research.</p>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:56:54 +0000justin.dupuis@mcgill.ca153422 at /newsroomBeyond Killing Tuberculosis
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<p>Historically, our view of host defense against infection was that we must eliminate pathogens to eradicate disease. However, this perspective has recently been challenged as scientists have taken a lesson from plant biologists about an ancient strategy involving the ability to 鈥渢olerate鈥� rather than 鈥渞esist鈥� infection to maintain health. This concept, referred to as 鈥渄isease tolerance鈥�, provides an opportunity to develop new strategies that mitigate the consequences of infection.</p>Fri, 11 May 2018 19:03:57 +0000justin.dupuis@mcgill.ca39879 at /newsroomMeet RIPK3: Good Cop, Bad Cop, all in one
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<p><span>Each year, influenza kills half a million people globally with the elderly and very young most often the victims. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 37聽children have died聽in the United States during the current flu聽season. Aside from getting the flu shot and employing smart hand hygiene, there are no other methods of prevention. However, a team of scientists from the Research Institute of the 污污草莓视频 University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and 污污草莓视频 University, led by Immunologist Dr.</span></p>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:08:59 +0000mona.noonoo@mail.mcgill.ca32954 at /newsroomRe-programming innate immune cells to fight tuberculosis
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