Trillions of microorganisms live in the human gut, collectively forming the gut microbiome. They support important bodily ...

Scientists have discovered that the female immune system is better at fighting infections, but it increases the risk of lupus.

At WIRED Health, immunologist Daniel Davis detailed the ways in which new technologies are enabling a better understanding of ...

Researchers found that lowering MHC I can expose cancerous or foreign cells to CD4+ T cell attack, reshaping assumptions ...

Why do some people recover easily from bacterial infections while others rapidly deteriorate into life-threatening sepsis? According to a new study published in Nature Communications, the answer may ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

Researchers at VIB, Ghent University, and VUB have uncovered how two proteins essential for immune cell development work together at the molecular level. The findings provide important insights into a ...

Study reveals how our immune system transforms across a lifetime—unlocking the potential for predicting disease risk and optimizing health before symptoms appear. Resource: Integrating single-cell RNA ...

Although chemotherapy helps kill cancer cells, it can also affect healthy white blood cells, weakening the immune system. Eating nutritious foods, exercising, and avoiding illnesses are some ways to ...

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects your liver, causing swelling and damage. Hepatitis C is transmitted through contact with the blood of a person who has hepatitis C — often through the use ...