Posts by Ailsa Reed

Thymic development of gut-microbiota-specific T cells

June 28, 2021

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Humans and their microbiota have coevolved a mutually beneficial relationship in which the human host provides a hospitable environment for the microorganisms and the…

The Pandemic Is in Many Ways A Story of Magical Thinking

June 24, 2021

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Sars-Cov-2 hit at an inauspicious geo-political and geo-environmental moment. An era of rising nationalism and populism made it frustratingly difficult to mount a collaborative…

Immune Responses to Vaccinations: Gut Microbiota’s Crucial Role

June 10, 2021

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#Vaccines are a highly effective way to prevent infectious diseases as well as reducing the need for #antibiotics and therefore antibiotic resistance. However, #immune…