tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11296006457656224252024-03-05T17:34:50.630-08:00Molecular Immunology 2019Molecular Immunology 2019http://www.blogger.com/profile/12207674771638876059noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129600645765622425.post-50534172111038958802019-07-30T02:07:00.001-07:002019-07-30T02:13:50.246-07:00TWO MEN WHO UNRAVELED THE IMMUNE SYSTEM'S FUNCTIONS WERE BITTER RIVALS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Two researchers who found key elements of the immune system, Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch, ought to have had the option to consider them to be as integral, yet they wrapped up opponents. Pasteur, a French microbiologist, was renowned for his examinations exhibiting the system of immunizations utilizing debilitating forms of the organisms. Koch, a German doctor, set up four basic conditions under which pathogenic microbes can taint has, and utilized them to recognize the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium that causes tuberculosis. In spite of the fact that both set up the germ hypothesis of sickness—one of the establishments of present-day drug today—Pasteur and Koch's fight may have been bothered by patriotism, a language hindrance, reactions of one another's work, and conceivably a trace of envy.<br />
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Pasteur's vocation demonstrates him to have been an incredible experimenter, far less worried about the hypothesis of malady and insusceptible reaction than with managing sicknesses by making new antibodies. Still, it is conceivable to recognize his ideas on the more dynamic themes. At an early stage, he connected the invulnerable reaction to the natural, particularly nourishing, prerequisites of the microorganisms included; that is, the organism or the weakened microorganism in the antibody drained its sustenance source during its first attack, making the following surge hard for the microorganism. Later he conjectured that organisms could create concoction substances poisonous to themselves that coursed all through the body, along these lines indicating the utilization of poisons and counteragents in immunizations. He loaned backing to another view by inviting to the Institut Pasteur Élie Metchnikoff and his hypothesis that "phagocytes" in the blood—white corpuscles—clear the assemblage of the outside issue and are the prime specialists of invulnerability.<br />
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Not an expressive speaker, Koch was all things considered by model, exhibition, and statute one of the best of educators, and his various understudies—from the whole Western world and Asia—were the makers of the new period of bacteriology. His work on trypanosomes was of direct use to the famous German bacteriologist Paul Ehrlich; that is just a single case of Koch's impelling of epochal work both inside and past his own quick circle. His disclosures and his specialized advancements were coordinated by his major ideas of the etiology of the malady. Sometime before his passing, his place in the historical backdrop of science was generally perceived.<br />
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Both Pasteur & Koch played an important role in research & development of studies of Immunology which played an important role in modern techniques & assessments.<br />
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Molecular Immunology 2019http://www.blogger.com/profile/12207674771638876059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129600645765622425.post-12086536021289333092019-06-21T00:18:00.000-07:002019-06-21T00:18:17.206-07:007 Yoga Poses to Boost Your Immune System<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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and the immune system is interlinked. For anything to work well, balance and stability are essential. The same applies to the immune system, and when
imbalance sets in, the immune system is affected. Yoga gives a holistic
uplifting approach to your body and works great in reducing stress levels, a primary reason for a weak immune system. There are specific yoga poses that
strengthen and support your immune system and regularly practicing them will
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tadasana
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Padangusthasana
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trikonasana
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Utkatasana
(Chair Pose)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bhujangasana
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also called Mountain Pose, is a base pose from which all the others asanas
emerge. Therefore, it is rightly called the ‘mother’ of all yoga poses. This
basic level Hatha Yoga pose can be done at any time in the day and should be
held for at least 10-20 seconds or at least five deep breaths. If you are
following up Tadasana with other postures, make sure your stomach is empty.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and regulates the digestive system. It steadies your breathing, increases
awareness relieves tension and improves blood circulation. Tadasana expels
dullness and keeps you refreshed. It increases your energy and harmonizes your
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also called Tree Pose because it represents the stable and balanced stance of a
tree. It is best to do this beginner level Hatha Yoga pose in the morning on an
empty stomach and a fresh mind, but if you feel so inclined to strike a pose
for a mid-afternoon office break or before dinner, find the time that works
best for you. Balance yourself, working your way up to holding for a minute on
each leg, while breathing deeply.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Benefits:</b> Vrikshasana strengthens your
spine and aids nerve-muscle coordination. It improves your mental capabilities and keeps
you stable. It invigorates your entire body by stretching it, increasing your
stamina and keeping you focused. It boosts your self-confidence and relaxes the
nervous system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also called Big Toe Pose, helps to stretch your muscles in the back of your
legs, your spine, and neck. Do this basic level Hatha Yoga pose for at least 30
seconds early in the morning on an empty stomach. In case you miss doing it in
the morning, try it in the evening after 2-3 hours from your last meal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the brain as it relieves stress and anxiety. The digestive system is
stimulated, which can improve digestion. Your liver and kidneys receive more
blood flow, resulting in new and improved energy. By relaxing the central
nervous system, Padangusthasana keeps insomnia at bay and may help you sleep
peacefully at night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trikonasana, also called Triangle Pose, is named so because it
resembles a triangle. This is one of the best yoga poses for the immune system.
Hold this beginner level Vinyasa-style yoga pose for 30 seconds or five to ten
deep breaths. It is best to do the asana in the morning as you are energized,
and the food is digested completely. But, as with the other poses, find what
time works best for you – 2-3 hours before or after a meal.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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your body. It may aid digestion, reduce blood pressure, and improve
concentration and balance. It calms your mind and reduces stress.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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also called Chair Pose, is like sitting on a chair – only a bit more
challenging since you don’t use a chair and instead use your body without the
actual chair. To get the biggest benefit from Utkatasana, stay in the pose for
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strength, energy, and balance. It stimulates your heart and massages the
abdominal organs as you engage your core. To stay energized, practice
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also called as Cobra Pose, resembles the raised hood of a cobra. Bhujangasana
is part of the Suryanamaskar practice. Hold this basic level Ashtanga Yoga pose
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digestive system and circulation. It opens up your heart and lungs, helping to
relieve stress. It increases the flexibility of your spine, elevates your mood,
stimulates your core, and boosts your energy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also called Fish Pose, puts some sense into your body when it tends to go
haywire, just like how Lord Vishnu took the Matsya avatar to flush out all the
bad on earth. Similar to the other postures, hold this Hatha Yoga pose for
15-30 seconds or five deep breaths.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Matsyasana stimulates your core and digestion. It can relieve tension in the
shoulders and neck. It may help to regulate breathing and stimulate the
parathyroid gland. Matsyasana gives your digestive organs a good massage and
keeps anxiety, constipation, and fatigue at bay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Therefore, these
yoga poses offer a plethora of benefits that affect your immune system for the
better, directly or indirectly. A healthy immune system keeps you fit as a
fiddle. Yoga will keep diseases at bay by making your immune system stronger.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you
think of food and allergies, you may think of keeping certain foods out of the diet to avoid an adverse reaction. But the connection between seasonal
allergies and food is limited to a few groups of foods known as cross-reactive
foods. Reactions to cross-reactive foods may be experienced by those with
birch, ragweed, or mugwort seasonal allergies. Aside from those groups of foods, seasonal
allergies, also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, only occur during
certain parts of the year usually the spring or summer. They develop when the immune system overreacts to allergens, like plant pollen, which results in lots
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While treatment usually involves over the counter
medicines, lifestyle changes may also help ease your springtime woes. Adding
certain foods to your diet could actually help relieve symptoms like the
nose-dripping and eye-watering. From reducing inflammation to boosting the
immune system, there are a number of dietary choices that may help mitigate the
miseries of seasonal allergies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b style="text-indent: -18pt;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><b style="text-indent: -18pt;">Ginger</b></span><br />
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the unpleasant allergy symptoms come from inflammatory issues, like swelling
and irritation in the nasal passages, eyes, and throat. Ginger can help reduce
these symptoms naturally. For thousands of years, ginger has been used as a
natural remedy for a number of health problems, like nausea and joint pain.
It’s also been proven to contain antioxidative, anti-inflammatory phytochemical
compounds. Now, experts are exploring how these compounds may be useful for
combating seasonal allergies. Ginger has suppressed the production of
pro-inflammatory proteins in the blood of mice, which led to reduced allergy
symptoms. There doesn’t appear to be a difference in the anti-inflammatory the capacity of fresh ginger versus dried. Add either variety to stir-fries,
curries, baked goods, or try making ginger tea.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bee pollen isn’t just food for bees; it’s edible
for humans, too. This mixture of enzymes, nectar, honey, flower pollen, and wax
is often sold as a curative for hay fever. It has been shown that bee
pollen can have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial, properties in
the body. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bee pollen inhibited the
activation of mast cells which is a crucial step in preventing allergic
reactions. What kind of bee pollen is best, and how do you eat it? “There is
some evidence to support the consumption of local bee pollen to help build your
body's resistance to the pollen that you are allergic to. “It is important that
the honey be local so that the same local pollen your body is allergic to is
contained in the bee pollen.” If possible, look for bee pollen at your local
farmer’s market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bee pollen comes in
small pellets, with a flavor some describe as bittersweet or nutty. Creative
ways to eat it include sprinkling some on yogurt or cereal, or blending it into
a smoothie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While it’s an old wives’ tale that vitamin C <i>prevents</i> the
common cold, it may help shorten the duration of a cold as well as offer
benefits for allergy sufferers. Eating foods high in vitamin C has been shown
to decrease allergic rhinitis, the irritation of the upper respiratory tract
caused by pollen from blooming plants. So during allergy season, feel free to
load up on high-vitamin C citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, lemons,
limes, sweet peppers, and berries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Turmeric is well-known as an anti-inflammatory
powerhouse for a good reason. Its active ingredient, curcumin, has been linked
to reduced symptoms of many inflammation-driven diseases and could help
minimize the swelling and irritation caused by allergic rhinitis. Although
turmeric’s effects on seasonal allergies haven’t been studied extensively in
humans, animal studies are promising. One showed that treating mice with
turmeric reduced their allergic response. Turmeric can be taken in pills,
tinctures, or teas or, of course, eaten in foods. Whether you take turmeric as
a supplement or use it in your cooking, be sure to choose a product with black
pepper or piperine, or pair turmeric with black pepper in your recipe. Black
pepper <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">increases the
bioavailability of curcumin</span> by up to 2,000 percent.</span></div>
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comes to vitamin C, tomatoes are another excellent source of this essential
nutrient. One medium-sized tomato contains about 26 percent of your recommended
daily value of vitamin C. Additionally, tomatoes contain lycopene, another
antioxidant compound that helps quell <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">systemic</span> <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">inflammation</span>.
Lycopene is more easily absorbed in the body when it’s cooked, so choose canned
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some evidence that the omega-3 fatty acids from fish could bolster the allergy
resistance and even improve asthma. A study found that the more
eicosapentaenoic (EPA) fatty acid people had in their bloodstream, the less
their risk of allergic sensitivity or hay fever. Another study showed that
fatty acids helped decrease the narrowing of airways that occurs in asthma and
some cases of seasonal allergies. These benefits likely come from omega-3s’
anti-inflammatory properties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Onions are an excellent natural source of
quercetin, a bioflavonoid that may have seen sold on its own as a dietary
supplement. Some suggest that quercetin acts as a natural antihistamine,
reducing the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Raw red onions have the highest
concentration of quercetin, followed by white onions and scallions. Cooking
reduces the quercetin content of onions. Onions are also prebiotic-rich foods
which nourish healthy gut bacteria and further support immunity and health.</span></div>
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you know about 70 percent of your </span><a href="https://molecularimmunology.insightconferences.com/events-list/immunity-immune-system">immune
system</a><span style="color: #111111;"> resides in your gut?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111;"><a href="https://molecularimmunology.insightconferences.com/events-list/technological-innovations-in-immunology" style="font-style: inherit;"><b>Probiotics</b></a><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">
are beneficial bacteria that live in our digestive tract and help digest food,
synthesize vitamins and support our immune systems. Eating more foods packed
with probiotics during cold and flu season may lessen the impact of the common
cold. According to a systematic review, certain probiotics strains,</span><b><i>
Lactobacillus</i></b><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> and </span><b><i>Bifidobacterium</i></b><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> were found to lessen the duration of
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<span style="color: #111111;">To maintain a healthy digestive
tract and immune system, it's helpful to consume probiotic-rich foods or even
take supplements. These foods contain live bacteria cultures or have been
fermented with benign bacteria.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111;">Fermentation has been used
throughout history as a way to preserve food. But don't confuse fermentation
with pickling. Both are forms of food preservation, but pickled food won't
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<span style="color: #111111;">Fermentation occurs when bacteria
convert carbohydrates and sugars in whole food items (like vegetables or milk)
to an acid that helps preserve the food. To get the maximum benefits from
fermented foods, read product labels and choose only those that contain
"active, live cultures." Raw and unpasteurized is best unless you
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<span style="color: #111111;">Probiotic foods are easy to come
by in supermarkets these days. You'll find them in the produce section. Select
foods that have been refrigerated and say they have live cultures or have not
been pasteurized since the heat of pasteurization kills the good bacteria. It's
also simple and inexpensive to make probiotic foods at home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #111111;">Fermented vegetables:
sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, beets, carrots</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #111111;">Fermented fruits: chutneys,
jams, green papaya, pickled jackfruit</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #111111;">Yogurt, kefir, sour cream,
buttermilk with live and active cultures (pick plain and no added sugar)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #111111;">Kombucha, a fermented beverage</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #111111;">Fermented condiments: homemade
ketchup, relishes, salsas and pickled ginger</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #111111;">Water kefir, coconut milk kefir</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #111111;">Homemade coconut milk or cashew
yogurt</span></li>
<li>Beet kvass, a fermented beet
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Molecular Immunology 2019http://www.blogger.com/profile/12207674771638876059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129600645765622425.post-66297473720012755412019-05-20T22:50:00.000-07:002019-05-20T22:51:15.931-07:00Here's How Sex Can Affect Your Immune System<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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transmitted diseases (STDs) is an obvious one, as we see, there are some other
more subtle changes that can take place. From priming a woman's immune system
for getting pregnant, to actually increase your likelihood of getting HIV,
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beneficial and detrimental to one's immune system. The immune system boosts
from sex also has a positive impact on your sex drive and general mood. </span><span style="color: #151515; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">People who also
have regular sex tend to take less sick days. Researchers were able to show
that college students who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of a
certain antibody compared to students who had sex less often.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #151515; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Having sex also
has <a href="https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/sex-and-health#3" target="_blank"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #020202; padding: 0cm; text-decoration: none;">many other benefits</span></a> to you and your well-being.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #151515; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It can: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lower
your blood pressure; Improve bladder control in women;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Boost
your libido (obviously);<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Improve
your physical fitness (it is a form of exercise after all);<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lower
your risk of heart attacks (believe it or not);<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Block
pain, or lessen pain;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Has
been shown to reduce the likelihood of developing prostate cancer;<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Improves
your sleeping patterns; and,<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Help
reduce stress. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Can sexual behavior
affect the immune system?</span></b></h2>
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<span style="color: #151515; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">One study appears to show a link between sexual activity and the
subject's ability to combat pathogens. Researchers in 2001 found that males who
had more sexual partners showed a marked reduction in the ability to fight off
a bacterial infection. Their results suggest <a href="https://molecularimmunology.insightconferences.com/events-list/immunology">immunosuppression</a>
is an important cost of reproduction and that immune function and levels of
disease susceptibility will be influenced by sexual selection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #151515; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But, it is important to note that the study was concerned with male
flies of the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosophila_melanogaster" target="_blank"><i><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #020202; padding: 0cm; text-decoration: none;">Drosophila melanogaster</span></i></a> </b>(common
fruit fly) species, not human beings. But, of course, flies are not humans. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This species of
fly's sexual life is very different too. In D. melanogaster there is no
paternal care, and male reproductive effort is composed entirely of investment
in successfully mating. In nature, an evolutionary increase in mating effort
will be favored by increased sexual selection.</span><span style="color: #151515; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But it's not all bad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There are many other studies that show
sex is also beneficial to you and your immune system. It may even increase a
woman's chance of getting pregnant (if you're trying for a baby of course). The
study, by researchers showed a clear link between sexual activity and physical
changes (including the immune system) that increased the chance of conception,
even outside of the window of ovulation. It's a common recommendation that
partners trying to have a baby should engage in regular intercourse to increase
the woman's chances of getting pregnant even during so called 'non-fertile'
periods although it's unclear how this works<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This research is the first to show that
the sexual activity may cause the body to promote types of immunity that
support conception. But, of course, this should come as no surprise. The more
you have unprotected sex, the higher the chance you will become pregnant (as a
woman). <span style="color: #151515;">But what is interesting is that the human
body appears to show physical changes that appear to increase the likelihood of
conception. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">Can sexual
behavior affect your gut microbiome?</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #151515;">Your sexual behavior can, it appears,
alter your gut microbiome. Some recent studies have shown a connection between
your sexual preference and susceptibility to infectious diseases. For clarity,
the microbiome is the community of microbes that live inside our gut. A healthy
microbiome is vital for many things including the efficiency and function of
your immune system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none; color: #151515; padding: 0cm;">One study</span><span style="color: #151515;">, in particular, found that men who have sex with men
(MSM) have a distinct gut ecology compared to men who have sex with women
(MSW). Results were also not dependent on the subjects HIV-status. Their
method included taking 35 stool samples of healthy men. The donors were a
mixture of men who have sex with men and men who have sex with women. The
stool samples were then transplanted into lab mice. They found that the
stool samples from MSM showed a marked increase in the activation of <a href="https://www.immunology.org/public-information/bitesized-immunology/c%C3%A9lulas/cd4-t-cells" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"><span style="border: 1pt none; color: #020202; padding: 0cm;">CD4+ T cells</span></a> within
the mice. This, it turns out, would put those mice at a higher risk of being
susceptible to HIV (if they were human). CD4+T cells "<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">recognize peptides presented on </span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MHC class II molecules</strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, which are found on </span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">antigen-presenting cells </strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">(</span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">APCs</strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">). As a whole, they play a major role in
instigating and shaping adaptive immune responses.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #151515;">These results provide evidence
for a direct link between microbiome composition and immune activation in
HIV-negative and HIV-positive MSM, and a rationale for investigating the gut
microbiome as a risk factor for HIV transmission. There is a unique microbiome
associated with men who have sex with men that drives immune activation in the
gut that may also drive higher levels of HIV infection. But we still don’t know
exactly why this is<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #151515;">Whilst the study is interesting, further investigation is
still needed to understand why the microbiome is important. If it is
responsible for weakening immune systems, especially with regards to HIV, it
may yield some fertile ground for combating the disease. </span></div>
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