In a breakthrough for influenza research, scientists have discovered immune cells that can recognize influenza (flu) viruses ...

Researchers at the (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites.

Scientists at Stanford are developing a painless, topical vaccine using a common skin bacterium to trigger immunity.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that manifests itself mainly with skin symptoms (dryness, itching, scaly skin, abnormal patches and plaques). It affects about 2% of the population and is mediated ...

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that manifests itself mainly with skin symptoms (dryness, itching, scaly skin, abnormal ...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A set of chameleon-like immune cells could be contributing to severe asthma in some patients. Intermediate group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) appear to ...

Cancer cells can poison attacking immune cells by filling them with defective mitochondria ― dampening the body’s defensive forces and helping the tumour to evade eradication 1. These findings ...

The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting disease. In a new study published in Nature led by scientists at the ...

Drinking plenty of water helps cells operate efficiently and allows your body to process food and eliminate waste. For an additional immune boost, try adding garlic (shown to possess virus-fighting ...

Today, Australian researchers reveal how multiple chemicals found in cigarette smoke and e-cigarettes alter the function of a key type of immune cell found in the lungs. Cigarette smoking is known ...

Their study in mice found that during periods of low energy— such as intermittent fasting—ILC2 immune cells step in to regulate blood sugar levels, acting as a “postman” in a previously ...