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Vaccination in the 21st Century

10 min read
Vaccines are a complex innovation in disease prevention. Their widespread administration, both in the past and in contemporary society, has... Read More

Survival of the Fittest: A Glimpse into Tumor Immunology and Adaptability

6 min read
The UPR consists of signaling pathways that elicit responses that could either keep the cell alive or induce apoptosis. Its direct influence on cell survival has been linked to medical conditions, such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Led by Dr. Maurizio Zanetti, researchers at the UCSD Laboratory of Immunology have devoted their efforts to studying the UPR’s association with cancer cells and their exploitation of the response to promote tumor growth and protection. Read More

Studying Your Saliva

7 min read
Face it­­--we’ve all gone to the dentist with high hopes, only to receive a lecture about the importance... Read More