A microscopic parasite that can live for decades in the human brain infects an estimated one-third of the world's population ...

In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the ...

Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB ...

Scientists have uncovered a hidden battle between a widespread brain parasite and the immune cells tasked with destroying it. A parasite that can quietly persist in the human brain is capable of ...

A giant functional atlas of immune cells in a Chinese cohort reveals crucial differences with European and Japanese data sets ...

Researchers have shown that sleep enhances the migratory potential of T cells toward lymph nodes. Researchers at LMU Munich have shown that sleep enhances the migratory potential of T cells toward ...

An immunologist imagines the body’s defense system as a team of unique, quirky characters, showcasing their essential roles.

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

Find out how vitamin C and vitamin D function in your body, their role in immune defense, and how much you may need for optimal support.

There are a number of foods that can help boost your immune system during the winter months, including oily fish, red meat and Brussels sprouts ...