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… nanoplastic particles from our environment can end up in the human body, where they could cause disruptive effects, for example on our immune system. However, much remains unknown about the effects of microplastics on human health. …

… birth of a child is a period of adaptation for parents. Caring for a baby mostly entails sleep disruptions. This, together with other challenges of parenting, can lead to mental and physical … Dr R. Stadhouders, Erasmus Medical Center Asthma, a lung condition caused by an overactive immune response to specific triggers, is usually managed with anti-inflammatory medication … new diseases. Collaboration between sugar lovers: Siglec and C-type lectin interactions control immunity to pathogens Dr J.M.M. den Haan, VUMC Prof. T.B.H. Geijtenbeek, AMC   Pathogens are …

… van infecties en verbeterde vaccinaties.           Intimate interaction of T cells of the immune system with B (antibody-producing) cells is essential for the generation of effective and …