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Energy and immunity concerns are major issues for most of the adult population, especially during winter when both temperatures and motivation drop. Leading sports dietician Renee McGregor says there ...

By helping build and repair tissues, supporting immune function and keeping you feeling fuller longer, protein plays a ...

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A study published in the journal Nature showed that the thymus, a small organ in the chest known for training the immune system in childhood, is also important for long-term health and lifespan.

Recent research indicates a link between an animal’s gut bacteria and brain function. This may be true in humans, too.

New research suggests the skin does much more than detect damage or keep pathogens out. By tracing how skin cells respond to ...

Discover how CRISPR genome editing is revolutionizing medicine. Learn the science of Cas9, current clinical trials, and the future of gene editing.

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Penn Engineers have developed a new type of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that could one day serve as a universal immunotherapy for cancers that form solid tumors. The particle delivers both mRNA that ...

Your gut health does not only impact your digestive system. What’s going on in your gut plays a role in everything from your immune system to your mental health and brain function—so filling your ...