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The critical role of infection tolerance
Drawing on his research in understanding factors impacting infection tolerance, Brian P. Lazzaro, Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor at Cornell University, discusses the importance of tolerance to minor infections, highlighting that while active immune responses are crucial for pathogen defense, tolerance can often lead to better health outcomes.
The role of host condition and environment on infection outcome
Brian P. Lazzaro from Cornell University discusses his research on the factors influencing immune response and infection outcome, drawing on powerful experimental systems, such as Drosophila melanogaster as a model host, to gain a deeper understanding of foundational biological processes.
The Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease
The Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease (CIHMID) includes the research groups of more than 65 faculty studying host-microbe interactions along the continuum from beneficial to pathogenic.
