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The Microbioma... crucial in Immune Education
The world today is very different from the one our immune system evolved to anticipate — not just in what we encounter, but in when we first encounter it. Preventing autoimmune disorders may require emulating aspects of that “dirtier” world: safely bottling the kinds of microbes that protect the Russian kids, so we can give them to everyone and guide the “postmodern” immune system along a healthier path of development. 
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Science Codex In space, astronauts' immune systems get totally confused Washington Post "If this situation persisted for longer deep space missions, it could possibly increase risk of infection, hypersensitivity, or autoimmune issues for...
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But it isn't certain that these changes would significantly increase the risks of long-term spaceflight. An upcoming year-long mission will provide further data for study. If the evidence suggests that immune system confusion could pose a threat to astronauts, the next step will be figuring out how to counteract it. Whatever they develop could make its way back to earth, providing new tools to help immune-compromised patients here at home. Original Manuscript at the Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research DOI: 10.1089/jir.2013.0129
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Resumen de hallazgos en BITNAVEGANTES El medio ambiente, y no los genes, dicta la variación inmunológica humana http://t.co/q8HqsaB6GE
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Variation in the Human Immune System Is Largely Driven by Non-Heritable Influences
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New research links loneliness to a number of dysfunctional immune responses, suggesting that being lonely has the potential to harm overall health.
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Jaremka, L.M., Fagundes, C. P., Peng, J., Bennett J. M., Glaser, R., Malarkey, W. B., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (in press). Loneliness promotes inflammation during acute stress. Psychological Science.
Link to the PDF: http://www.lisajaremka.com/documents/Jaremka%20Loneliness%20and%20Stim%20Cytokines%20IN%20PRESS.pdf
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