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Study Reveals Gender-Specific Immune Responses for Treatments
8/29/2025
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Story summary
- A University of York study shows the Malat1 gene regulates immune responses differently in female and male T cells, affecting asthma and schistosomiasis.
- Recognizing these differences could enable sex-specific treatments for immune diseases.
- Additionally, research reveals that the lipid A molecule from gut bacteria influences immune reactions, which may help treat gut disorders.
