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Why an overactive immune system attacks the bodies of people with lupus but still leaves them vulnerable to infection

Why an overactive immune system attacks the bodies of people with lupus but still leaves them vulnerable to infection

A strong immune response doesn’t necessarily mean better protection from infection. The type and timing of immune attacks matter, too.

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Andrew Monteith

Mitochondria can sense bacteria and trigger your immune system to trap them – revealing new ways to treat infections and autoimmunity 

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

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Andrew Monteith