In a major step toward faster and more personalized cancer treatment, scientists have unveiled a powerful AI-driven method ...

The immune system’s front line of defence against pathogens are the barriers presented by surfaces including the skin, gut mucosa and airway epithelium. Whilst providing a physical barrier through a ...

The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a ...

Recent immunology research has unveiled the complex relationship between vitamin D and immune system function. This vital nutrient is involved in the development and function of the immune system, ...

People are exposed to millions of fungal spores every day, even potentially harmful ones like those from Aspergillus ...

Scientists have identified a biological ‘switch' that prevents the immune system from attacking healthy cells. This discovery could revolutionize treatments for autoimmune diseases, which affect ...

It’s important to get the recommended 8 to 11 mg of zinc per day to keep the immune system functioning properly, said Weiler. She recommends adding pork as a zinc source in a balanced diet, be it a ...

It was long thought that fat in the brain played no role in neurodegenerative diseases, but Purdue University researchers are challenging that assumption.

Red blood cells are important mediators of the innate immune system. Depending on the cellular environment, these cells either activate the immune system or maintain the system in a dormant state. In ...

The integumentary system is the physical system that forms the barrier between the external environment and the internal systems of the body. In humans, this system consists of skin, hair, nails, and ...

The vagus nerve functions as a communication channel that links the brain to the gut system. The brain receives chemical ...

It was long thought that fat in the brain played no role in neurodegenerative diseases, but Purdue University researchers are ...