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Self-help -- tumors promote their own metastasis

Researchers found that tumor-secreted exosomes increase myeloid-derived suppressor cells, inhibiting immune activation and accelerating tumor metastasis. The study identified the role of MyD88 in this process, suggesting potential strategies to develop immune-stimulating tumor vaccines.

JCI online early table of contents: Sept. 5, 2008

STDs like genital herpes and chlamydia increase the risk of becoming infected with HIV due to inflammation in Langerhans cells. Anti-inflammatory therapies might help prevent HIV transmission by modulating the immune response.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Cells on path to becoming mature T-cells more flexible than commonly thought

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that juvenile cells on their way to becoming mature immune cells can develop into either T cells or other blood-cell types. This challenges the currently accepted model of T-cell development, which suggests that these cells are committed to the T-cell path from...