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“The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is mRNA-based. It contains the genetic instructions for synthesis of a single viral protein that stimulates the immune system to make antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.”

“Instead, the team uncovered a mass migration into the implanted tissue of microglia, the main immune cells of the nervous system, specialized for scouting brain tissue for signs of injury or pathogen invasion and clearing out cellular debris.”

“Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by an inability to remyelinate nerve axons subsequent to inflammatory damage. Symptoms of the disease vary and can include numbness or tingling in the limbs, difficulty walking, fatigue, and problems with vision and speech, among others.”

“SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, disrupts the blood-brain barrier. COVID-19 is widely regarded as a respiratory illness, but evidence suggests it affects multiple organ systems, including the central nervous system.”

“The gut virome – the collection of viruses inhabiting the gut – plays a crucial role in shaping the immune system and defending against infections throughout the lifespan. A new study shows that centenarians' viromes differ from those of younger people, potentially contributing to their longevity.”

“Exercise boosts the body's immune system, helping it to combat cancer. It also promotes shear—the frictional drag exerted by blood flowing against the inner walls of blood vessels. Shear damages cancer cells, driving their death.”

“Omega-3 fatty acids are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, considered essential because the human body cannot make them. Conventional lipid emulsions used in PN, including soybean and safflower oils, are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can increase inflammation and suppress the immune system.”

“Mice received E. americana, anti-PD-L1 treatment (an immunotherapy that blocks a signal tumors use to suppress the immune system), liposomal doxorubicin (a chemotherapy drug carried in tiny fat-based particles), or a bacteria-free control solution.”

“This tricks the immune system into thinking these cells are infected and the body mounts an immune response that ultimately results in the production of antibodies that bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, preventing subsequent infection.”

“Perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are synthetic compounds found in food packaging, household products, and plastic bottles. These "forever chemicals" persist in the body for indefinite periods, posing significant health risks such as cancer, liver damage, and immune system dysfunction.”