During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, and the effectiveness of vaccination drops. New research suggests we may be able to reverse the trend. By targeting abnormal stem cells using antibodies, a team of Stanford scientists was able to turn back the clock on mice’s immune systems, strengthening their reactions to viral threats and reducing overall…
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