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In biomedical science, the immune system is described as a cellular defense network that identifies and neutralizes threats.

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Milo Taylor, a postbaccalaureate fellow at the NIH, is studying how immune cells recognize and fight infections. Her research ...

Discover how high fructose levels can trigger immune overreaction, leading to inflammation and potential food sensitivities.

While more than 90% of the 2 billion TB cases worldwide are latent—symptom-free and not contagious—the weakening of the ...

Sneaky parasite evades the human immune system by stripping cells and wearing them as a disguise Parasites are known to infect human cells through a variety of ingenious mechanisms. Many of them ...

It may not be the mythical fountain of youth, but the strength of the body's immune system, or immune resilience, could hold the key to a healthy, long life, as it can help minimize inflammation.

How your immune system really ages — research shows aging brings adaptation not decline and reveals ways to maintain immune strength.

Measles doesn’t just cause illness, but also erases the immune system’s memory, leaving people vulnerable to infections they’ve previously fought off.

Your immune system protects you, but sometimes it overreacts. Learn how to recognize the signs and regain balance.