Each person's immune system is made up of 1.8 trillion cells and trillions more proteins, metabolites, mRNA and other biomolecules, and it is constantly changing.
It's shaped by everything we've ever been exposed to physically and emotionally, and greatly influences everything from our vulnerability to viruses and cancer to how well we age and whether we tolerate certain foods better than others.
However, no matter how important immunity is for each of us, it still remains beyond the reach of modern medicine. Now, thanks to a variety of new technologies, understanding this vital and mysterious system is within our grasp, paving the way for powerful new tools and tests that will help us better evaluate, diagnose and treat diseases. Read the full story.
—David Ewing Duncan
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3 Takeaways About Climate Technology Right Now
On Monday we published the 2025 issue of the magazine. Climate Companies to Watch. Compiling this list gives our team the opportunity to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Which industries are progressing or lagging behind? Which countries or regions are experiencing rapid change? Who is most likely to succeed?
This year is a particularly interesting moment in the world of climate technology that we have encountered when selecting companies. Here are the three biggest takeaways from the process of compiling this list..
—Casey Crownhart
