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Boosting immune systems
Scientists
are investigating the effects that chemicals in the environment may have
on the immune and reproductive systems of animals and humans. These researchers
are studying the effects of naturally occurring - as well as man-made
- environmental contaminants to identify risk factors and to investigate
remediation methods.
Studies
are investigating the evolutionary development of immunity, as well as
ways to manipulate the immune response to better protect animals and humans
from existing and emerging diseases. The scientists are also investigating
methods to improve food animal production and reproductive efficiency
by enhancing the animals' natural immune systems.
Other
studies include the relationships of the immune system, reproductive system,
nervous system, and endocrine system; and how these systems can be affected
- both positively and negatively - by changes in the diet or in the environment.
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