A new method to keep human lymph node tissue alive and functioning outside the body for several days could give researchers a ...

The video shows how our lymphatic system works undercover to protect our immune system. The network transports about two liters of lymphatic fluid throughout the body, identifies pathogens, trains ...

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, ...

A balanced diet that includes vitamins A, B6, C, E, zinc, potassium, and antioxidants gives your immune system the tools it ...

Researchers have published the first description of the role of the ZFP36 family of RNA binding proteins in regulatory T cells (Tregs). Tregs are key to maintaining balance in the immune system and ...

The immune system protects the body against invading pathogens, cancer, and allergens. However, some people may notice that these defenses perform slightly under par when the seasons change. Why does ...

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

In today’s increasingly digital world, where people can go days without meaningful in-person interaction, the importance of social connections often gets overlooked. Yet, these human bonds do more ...

Using animal models, researchers uncovered how cervical and throat cancers linked to the human papillomavirus evade the immune system, opening the door to new treatment. The most common cancer-causing ...

Humans have been attempting to combat cancer since the time of the Ancient Egyptians, and recent decades have seen remarkable progress. However, tumor cells have developed sophisticated ways to evade ...

Many diseases affect men and women differently. Asthma tends to strike men earlier in life, yet more women develop asthma as they get older. Parkinson's is more common in men, but Alzheimer's is more ...