Type-I interferon stops immune system 'going rogue' during viral infections - Science Daily

Researchers have discovered that Type I interferon (IFN) plays a key role in helping the immune system effectively target viruses, while stopping white blood cells from 'going rogue' and attacking the body's own organs. This opens the way to potential new tre…

McMaster University researchers have found not only how some viral infections cause severe tissue damage, but also how to reduce that damage.They have discovered how Type I interferon (IFN) stops the… [+2875 chars]

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