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Brain Cells Called Astrocytes Undergo Reorganization And May Engulf Attacking T Cells

Published August 20, 2008, 7:16 pm, Science Daily

When virally infected cells in the brain called astrocytes come in contact with antiviral T cells of the immune system, they undergo a unique series of changes that dramatically reorganize their shape and function, according to researchers. Intriguingly, the new data indicate that astrocytes may defend themselves from attacking T cells by engulfing (gobbling up) the aggressors.

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Published August 20, 2008, 3:13 pm, Moldova.org

Mirror self-recognition found in magpiesFRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A German study shows self-recognition, thought a hallmark of advanced cognitive abilities in animals, might also be present in magpies.Frankfurt University psychologist Helmut Prior and Ruhr University biopsychologist Onur Gunturkun said they have discovered evidence of self-recognition in magpies -- a bird species with ...

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Published August 20, 2008, 2:59 pm, UPI

Mirror self-recognition found in magpies … Cause of cerebral malaria growth found … Polymer electric storage shows promise … Process of HIV-related dementia is found ... Health/Science news from UPI.

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Fifth of HIV patients vulnerable to brain damage

Published August 20, 2008, 1:52 pm, New Kerala

Washington, Aug 19 : A fifth of HIV patients are particularly vulnerable to brain damage like dementia and other disorders when the lethal virus manages to slip out of the bloodstream and cross into the brain.

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Brain cells called astrocytes undergo reorganization and may engulf attacking T cells

Published August 20, 2008, 9:07 am, PhysOrg

When virally infected cells in the brain called astrocytes come in contact with anti-viral T cells of the immune system, they undergo a unique series of changes that dramatically reorganize their shape and function, according to researchers at the Board of Governors Gene Therapeutics Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Intriguingly, the new data indicate that astrocytes may defend ...

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Brain Cells Called Astrocytes Undergo Reorganization And May Engulf Attacking T Cells

Published August 20, 2008, 7:14 am, Medical News Today

When virally infected cells in the brain called astrocytes come in contact with anti-viral T cells of the immune system, they undergo a unique series of changes that dramatically reorganize their shape and function, according to researchers at the Board of Governors Gene Therapeutics Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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Process of HIV-related dementia is found

Published August 20, 2008, 7:13 am, Moldova.org

U.S. scientists say they have found evidence that a component of the cell walls of intestinal bacteria help the human immunodeficiency virus enter the brain.The Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers said in up to 20 percent of people infected with HIV, the virus manages to escape from the bloodstream and cross into the brain, resulting in HIV-associated dementia and other cognitive ...

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Process of HIV-related dementia is found

Published August 20, 2008, 6:44 am, UPI

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have found evidence that a component of the cell walls of intestinal bacteria help the human immunodeficiency virus enter the brain.

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Brain cells called astrocytes undergo reorganization and may engulf attacking T cells

Published August 20, 2008, 6:26 am, EurekAlert!

( Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ) When virally infected cells in the brain called astrocytes come in contact with antiviral T cells of the immune system, they undergo a unique series of changes that dramatically reorganize their shape and function, according to researchers at the Board of Governors Gene Therapeutics Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Intriguingly, the new data ...

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In HIV Patients, Chemical Liberated By Leaky Gut May Allow Virus To Infect The Brain, Einstein Researchers Find

Published August 19, 2008, 5:15 am, Medical News Today

In up to 20 percent of people infected with HIV, the virus manages to escape from the bloodstream and cross into the brain, resulting in HIV-associated dementia and other cognitive disorders.

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