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A new survey shows more American parents are advocating for childhood vaccinations than discouraging them, marking a positive shift in public health attitudes. The trend suggests growing trust in immunization science despite years of misinformation.
Scientists discovered that blocking immune cells in infant mice brains prevented early memory loss, revealing those forgotten childhood memories might still exist in our brains. This breakthrough could reshape how we understand learning and forgetting in early life.
Scientists discovered that brain inflammation drives Dravet syndrome, a devastating form of childhood epilepsy, opening the door to treatments that could help thousands of children. By blocking a specific immune pathway, researchers reduced seizures in early studies.
Stanford researchers have achieved major wins in three life-changing areas: a new immune therapy that shrank deadly childhood brain tumors in nine of 11 patients, a fertilizer that captures carbon while boosting crop yields by 50%, and a solar-powered device that harvests drinking water from thin air. These discoveries could transform cancer treatment, agriculture, and water access for millions.
Scientists discovered axolotls can completely regenerate their thymus, a complex immune organ that humans can't rebuild. The breakthrough could one day help reverse immune aging in people.
Scientists are launching a groundbreaking trial to rejuvenate exhausted immune cells in older adults and people with chronic diseases. The therapy could help immune systems function like they're young again.
Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.
Scientists discovered how Parkinson's travels from the gut to the brain through immune cells, opening the door to catching the disease decades before symptoms appear. In mice, reducing these immune cells stopped the toxic proteins from spreading and improved movement problems.
French researchers have pinpointed the exact brain cells that store early childhood scent memories, explaining why a simple smell can transport you back decades. The discovery reveals that special cells formed on day one of life capture our first pleasant experiences.
A 19-year-old from Kelowna, B.C., became the first Canadian cured of a life-threatening immune disease using groundbreaking gene editing technology. His doctor says he no longer needs to worry about deadly infections sneaking past his weakened immune system.
Researchers discovered that restoring thymus function could reverse immune decline in older adults. The breakthrough offers hope for better vaccines and cancer treatments for aging populations.
New research shows that strong parental relationships in adulthood can actually shift how young people remember difficult childhoods. The discovery could transform how doctors and researchers understand trauma and healing.
Scientists discovered that friendly gut bacteria can inject proteins directly into human cells, actively controlling immune responses. This breakthrough explains how the microbiome influences conditions like Crohn's disease.
One in three people carry a brain parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, yet most never get sick. Scientists just discovered why: your immune cells have a built-in self-destruct switch that takes the invader down with them.
Researchers discovered how a vital protein acts as a "traffic controller" for our immune system and how a common virus learned to disable it. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases by mimicking the virus's own tactics.
Scientists are launching a groundbreaking trial to rejuvenate tired immune cells in older adults, potentially turning back the biological clock on aging. The experimental therapy could help people fight disease as effectively at 70 as they did at 30.
Researchers discovered specialized immune sentinel cells inside hair follicles that help skin detect threats. This finding reveals how our skin actively monitors dangers despite its thick, protective layers.
Researchers discovered that blocking a "death protein" keeps blood stem cells healthier and stronger as they age. The breakthrough could lead to new ways to maintain a youthful immune system.
Scientists explain why vaccines work like athletic training for your immune cells, preparing them to fight disease before you ever get sick. As measles outbreaks return to previously protected countries, understanding this science matters more than ever.
Scientists in South Korea discovered a drug ingredient that primes the immune system to fight deadly infections before they strike. When mice received this treatment one day before exposure, they survived infections that killed every untreated animal.
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