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Oct 2017
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Immune 1: Some like it hot

VINCENT RACANIELLO
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Cindy, Steph, and Vincent launch a new podcast, Immune, and reveal how warm temperature protects against atherosclerosis by regulating monocyte migration into the blood.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Stephanie Langel, and Cynthia Leifer

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Cindy - FDA approves second CAR T cell therapy
Steph - Gammaherpesvirus protects against asthma
Vincent - Truth Wins by Jonathan Yewdell

Intro music is by Steve Neal. Immune logo image by Blausen Medical.

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