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During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens that are expressed by cells of the body.

Scientists at Goethe University uncover how the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration functions – opening the door to potential CO₂ removal from exhaust emissions. Animals, plants, and many other livi ...

Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments discovered gene fragments that indicated a new and previously undiscovered form ...

Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and ...

Your loofah may look cute hanging in your shower, but it's actually a hotspot for bacteria - and experts say it should be replaced much more frequently than you think ...

Your loofah may look adorable hanging in your bathroom, but it could be hiding some pretty disgusting secrets.

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