immunology
noun
im·mu·nol·o·gy
ˌi-myə-ˈnä-lə-jē 
: a science that deals with the immune system and the cell-mediated and humoral aspects of immunity and immune responses
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While earlier space research on stem cells suggested vulnerabilities in more indirect or limited ways, this study provides much clearer evidence of aging, said Elena Kozlova, a professor in the department of immunology, genetics and pathology at Sweden’s University of Uppsala.
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The panels are typically made up of top experts in infectious diseases, pediatrics, immunology and public health.
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The panels are typically made up of top experts in the fields of infectious diseases, pediatrics, immunology and public health.
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RayThera, which focuses on discovering and developing small molecule therapies in immunology, will use the capital to advance its lead drug candidates through phase 1 clinical studies.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The panels are typically made up of top experts in infectious diseases, pediatrics, immunology and public health.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
The panels are typically made up of top experts in the fields of infectious diseases, pediatrics, immunology and public health.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025
RayThera, which focuses on discovering and developing small molecule therapies in immunology, will use the capital to advance its lead drug candidates through phase 1 clinical studies.
—Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Immunology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immunology. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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immunology
noun
im·mu·nol·o·gy
ˌim-yə-ˈnäl-ə-jē
plural immunologies
: a science that deals with the immune system and the cell-mediated and humoral aspects of immunity and immune responses
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