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“This not only allows the formation of new bone cells, which helps to thicken bones, but the bone-forming cells also secrete a growth factor that increases the frequency of cells that form lymphocytes around the arterioles. Lymphocytes are the B and T cells that allow the immune system to fight infections.”

“Chemotherapy can disrupt the balance between signals that increase inflammation and signals that calm it down, leaving the immune system poorly regulated. This dysregulated inflammatory state may contribute to cognitive problems.”

“01:03:05 - pH alters the microbial makeup of the gut, which affects the immune system. 01:07:50 - Cancer cells acquire the ability to generate energy from glucose, but even in the absence of glucose they can grow if glutamine is present.”

“Dr. Charles Raison on Depression, the Immune-Brain Interface & Whole-Body Hyperthermia. Valter Longo. Valter Longo, Ph.D. on the Fasting-Mimicking Diet & Fasting for Longevity, Cancer & Multiple Sclerosis.”

“A critical element of Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis is neuroinflammation. Previous research has shown that BCG vaccination triggers an immune response that increases systemic IL-2 levels which, in turn, increases the population of neuroprotective T-reg cells.”

“Blocking a key regulator of autoimmunity reduces the inflammation associated with multiple sclerosis. A protein found on the surface of some immune cells regulates autoimmunity in multiple sclerosis, a new study has found.”

“Additionally, alcohol can increase glutamate — a neurotransmitter linked to stress and excitotoxicity — and activate the stress response system, further promoting brain inflammation that’s mediated by the activation of microglia and astrocytes, the brain’s resident immune cells.”

“Early life environmental exposures play key roles in our ability to launch an effective immune response due to a phenomenon referred to as "immunological imprinting" – the process by which the immune system fights infections after previous exposure to a pathogen.”

“The goal of fecal transplant is to restore the microbial balance in the gut of the recipient as a means to improve health. A new study demonstrates that fecal microbiota transplant improves the response to immunotherapy among melanoma patients. Immunotherapy exploits the immune system to treat cancer.”

“These findings suggest chronic sleep debt and night shift work compromise the immune system, making nurses more susceptible to infections. Learn about practical ways to manage the risks of shift work in this episode featuring Dr. Satchin Panda.”