infectious disease

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A glimpse into the immune system

Posted on by Konstantina Louka

One morning, you hang out with a friend who is coughing and sneezing. You spend some time together, you wish them well, and go home. A few days later, you wake up with a sore throat, a runny nose, and… Continue Reading →

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Sickle cell anemia and malaria

Posted on by Konstantina Louka

It is already known that mutations (changes in the DNA sequence) often alter the genetic information resulting in changes in the functions of cells and hence of organisms, leading to disease. So, one would expect that if a mutation is… Continue Reading →