Mutations in white blood cells weaken immunity to infectious diseases
Scientists uncover a genetic cause behind age-related risk for a variety of infections, including COVID-19
Scientists found powerful antibodies that target human cytomegalovirus
The virus can lead to severe complications in children and organ transplant recipients
Antibody testing is increasing, but what do the results mean?
The answer to whether people previously infected with COVID-19 are immune remains unclear
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They're easier to manufacture than traditional vaccines, but scientifically their history is checkered
Sick bees social distance, but only within their own colony
Bees from other colonies accepted infected bees with open arms where they usually would be rejected.
A version of this article originally appeared on The Conversation
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