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The largest immune tissue in the body
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Panel of Salivary IL-1β and Related Biomarkers Successfully Diagnoses ... - PR Web (press release)

Panel of Salivary IL-1β and Related Biomarkers Successfully Diagnoses ...PR Web (press release)The product list also includes assay kits for salivary C-reactive protein and salivary Secretory IgA, which are often measured in conjunction with the...
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November 17, 2012 10:19 AM
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Graduate Medical Education (GME): Uveitis and Ocular Immunology at National Institutes of Health in Maryland, US

Graduate Medical Education (GME): Uveitis and Ocular Immunology at National Institutes of Health in Maryland, US | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Maryland (New Job Vacancy: Graduate Medical Education (GME): Uveitis and Ocular Immunology at National In http://t.co/F5zVZQEZ #Maryland #job #vacancy...)...
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November 15, 2012 1:53 PM
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The Human Microbiome, Diet, and Health - Workshop Summary - Institute of Medicine

The Human Microbiome, Diet, and Health - Workshop Summary - Institute of Medicine | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
One of the most intimate relationships that our body has with the outside world is through our gut.
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November 13, 2012 11:50 AM
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Home field advantage: Intravaginal immunization may help protect ...

Home field advantage: Intravaginal immunization may help protect ... | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) enter the body through the mucosal epithelial cells and the ability to direct pathogen-clearing T-cells to points of infection may be the critical element in developing successful vaccines ...
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November 13, 2012 11:47 AM
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Top 13 Serial Entrepreneurs - Genetic Engineering News

Top 13 Serial EntrepreneursGenetic Engineering NewsLaunched 2009 to develop drugs capable of penetrating mucosal barriers for treatment of major diseases affecting the eyes, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and female reproductive system.
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November 12, 2012 7:53 PM
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Home field advantage: Intravaginal immunization may help protect against ... - Medical Xpress

Home field advantage: Intravaginal immunization may help protect against ... - Medical Xpress | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Home field advantage: Intravaginal immunization may help protect against ...Medical XpressThey found that intravaginal immunization significantly increased the number of immune cells present in the vaginal mucosa compared with a general immune...
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November 12, 2012 2:35 PM
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World Pneumonia Day is observed today - Examiner.com

World Pneumonia Day is observed today - Examiner.com | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Examiner.comWorld Pneumonia Day is observed todayExaminer.comAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs.
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November 9, 2012 1:41 AM
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Regulation of intestinal homeostasis by innate and adaptive immunity

Regulation of intestinal homeostasis by innate and adaptive immunity http://t.co/UuGVTQBk...
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November 8, 2012 2:27 AM
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$5.3 million grant will fund studies at Washington University on urinary tract ... - STLtoday.com

$5.3 million grant will fund studies at Washington University on urinary tract ... - STLtoday.com | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
$5.3 million grant will fund studies at Washington University on urinary tract ...STLtoday.comMore than $1 billion is spent each year treating urinary tract infections in the U.S., says Dr. Scott J.
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November 7, 2012 1:54 PM
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Vaccine technology takes dramatic step forward - HealthCanal.com

Vaccine technology takes dramatic step forwardHealthCanal.comThese methods fail to deliver the vaccine to both mucosal tissues and certain internal lymphoid tissues, vital to a sustained, protective immunity.
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Differentially imprinted innate immunity by mucosal boost vaccination determines antituberculosis immune protective outcomes, independent of T-cell immunity | BioPortfolio.com

Differentially imprinted innate immunity by mucosal boost vaccination determines antituberculosis immune protective outcomes, independent of T-cell immunity | BioPortfolio.com | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
From BioPortfolio: (Differentially imprinted innate immunity by mucosal boost vaccination determines antituberculosis immune protective ...)...
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November 6, 2012 7:37 AM
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OraQuick(R) In-Home HIV Test Named a "Best Invention of 2012" by TIME ... - NASDAQ

OraQuick(R) In-Home HIV Test Named a "Best Invention of 2012" by TIME ... - NASDAQ | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
OraQuick(R) In-Home HIV Test Named a "Best Invention of 2012" by TIME ...NASDAQThis is the second such recognition for OraSure from TIME, as the OraQuick® ADVANCE HIV 1/2 Antibody professional test was honored in 2004.
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November 5, 2012 11:15 AM
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Research: Toyocerin and calf immunity - All about feed

Research: Toyocerin and calf immunity - All about feed | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
All about feedResearch: Toyocerin and calf immunityAll about feedCalves of TOY group showed a clear increase in the gene expression of Th2 cytokines such as IL-10 (3.12x103) in comparison to CTR group (1.37x103), which would explain the improvement...
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November 19, 2012 1:38 PM
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Image of the Week: Breast cancer indicator protein - Scope (blog)

Image of the Week: Breast cancer indicator protein - Scope (blog) | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Scope (blog)Image of the Week: Breast cancer indicator proteinScope (blog)Findings (subscription required) published in this month's issue of Nature Cell Biology suggests that the protein could play a role in inhibiting the cellular transition that...
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November 16, 2012 8:05 AM
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Parasitic Worm Eggs Ease Intestinal Ills by Changing Gut Macrobiota - Scientific American (blog)

Parasitic Worm Eggs Ease Intestinal Ills by Changing Gut Macrobiota - Scientific American (blog) | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Scientific American (blog)Parasitic Worm Eggs Ease Intestinal Ills by Changing Gut MacrobiotaScientific American (blog)In fact, mice raised in germ-free environments and those raised with human gut microbiota fail to develop functional immune...
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November 14, 2012 4:37 PM
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Preclinical Investigation Shows Ground-Breaking Results on Human Infections - Sacramento Bee

Preclinical Investigation Shows Ground-Breaking Results on Human Infections - Sacramento Bee | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Preclinical Investigation Shows Ground-Breaking Results on Human InfectionsSacramento BeeHuman-milk-oligosaccharides, an important component of human mother's milk, play a fundamental role in the protection of infants against viral and bacterial...
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November 13, 2012 11:47 AM
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Common antidepressant drugs linked to lactation difficulties in ...

Common antidepressant drugs linked to lactation difficulties in ... | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
This new study shows that certain common antidepressant drugs may be linked to a common difficulty experienced by new mothers known as delayed secretory activation, defined as a delay in the initiation of full milk ...
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Salimetrics Announces Changes to Increase Collaboration for Salivary Research - PR Web (press release)

Salimetrics Announces Changes to Increase Collaboration for Salivary ResearchPR Web (press release)...
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November 12, 2012 2:45 PM
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Characterization of Peripheral and Mucosal Immune Responses In ...

Characterization of Peripheral and Mucosal Immune Responses In ... | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Keeping up with global health & development news, blogosphere, journals, forums, events, jobs and more.
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November 9, 2012 10:31 AM
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Otolaryngology News - Expression of oral secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor in HIV-infected subjects with long-term use of antiretroviral therapy |4281340

Otolaryngology Medical Article: Expression of oral secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor in HIV-infected subjects with long-term use of antiretroviral therapy (Expression of oral secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor in HIV-infected subjects with...
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Deadly Ebola & Lassa Viruses May Be More Common Than Thought - Yahoo! News (blog)

Deadly Ebola & Lassa Viruses May Be More Common Than Thought - Yahoo! News (blog) | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Deadly Ebola & Lassa Viruses May Be More Common Than ThoughtYahoo!
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November 7, 2012 1:55 PM
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DNA Vaccine Technology Paves Away for Effective, Low Cost Protective Methods - RedOrbit

DNA Vaccine Technology Paves Away for Effective, Low Cost Protective Methods - RedOrbit | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
DNA Vaccine Technology Paves Away for Effective, Low Cost Protective MethodsRedOrbitThe scientists were able to develop recombinant attenuated Salmonella vaccines (RASVs) that could initiate a significant, system-wide immune response and provide...
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Using Self-Destructing Bacteria to Carry a Vaccine - About - News & Issues

Using Self-Destructing Bacteria to Carry a Vaccine - About - News & Issues | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Using Self-Destructing Bacteria to Carry a VaccineAbout - News & IssuesThe highly engineered bacterial vaccine was used to protect mice against a lethal influenza virus, but the approach can be generally adapted to produce a strong immune response...
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November 7, 2012 10:36 AM
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Bacteria talk to each other and our cells in the same way, via molecules

Bacteria talk to each other and our cells in the same way, via molecules | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Bacteria can talk to each other via molecules they themselves produce. The phenomenon is called quorum sensing, and is important when an infection propagates. Now, researchers are showing how bacteria control processes in human cells the same way.
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Why Eating Less Makes Your Guts Healthier | Nutri-Link Ltd ...

Why Eating Less Makes Your Guts Healthier | Nutri-Link Ltd ... | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Paneth cells and innate mucosal immunity. Curr Opin Gastroenterol 2010;26:547-553 View Abstract. [6] Yilmaz OH, Katajisto P, Lamming DW, et al. mTORC1 in the Paneth cell niche couples intestinal stem-cell function to ...
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