The immune system recruits many different types of cells that specialize in ridding the body of pathogens like bacteria and viruses. These specialized cells usually work by either recognizing ...

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New insights have been gained into the mechanisms with which certain proteins help the immune defense mechanism in the human body. Pathogens such as viruses or bacteria are wrapped in membrane blebs ...

WAILEA, Hawaii — Glaucoma patients with leaking filtering blebs will most likely benefit from returning to the operating room, according to one surgeon. “Pulling healthy conjunctiva over the thin area ...

Cell membrane protrusions called blebs that typically signify the end of life for healthy cells do the opposite for melanoma cells, activating processes in these cells that help them to survive and ...

PARIS — Implantation of a glaucoma drainage device under a large scleral flap provides good IOP control with minimal bleb formation, according to a specialist. “The implantation procedure is in fact a ...

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