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Sep 15, 2017
Nissan has developed a super sleek traveling office
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
Sep 15, 2017
The makers of this Star Trek-looking device say it can help you lose weight without diet or exercise
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: health
Sep 15, 2017
China is building a supersonic train
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: transportation
Sep 15, 2017
Scientists have invented a way to trigger artificial photosynthesis
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: solar power, sustainability
Sep 15, 2017
Immune and Nerve Cells Work Together to Fight Gut Infections
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience
Nerve cells in the gut play a crucial role in the bodyâs ability to marshal an immune response to infection, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine scientists.
The study, published in Nature, shows that the immune system and nervous system have co-evolved to respond to infectious threats. This means that scientists looking for ways to treat diseases like inflammatory bowel disease or asthma that involve an excessive immune system response may also have to address the nervous systemâs role.
âThe immune system and neuronal system donât act independently,â said senior author Dr. David Artis, director of the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and the Michael Kors Professor of Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine. âThey are working together.â
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