In a paradigm-breaking study, researchers have discovered a novel way the immune system, specifically T cells, attack their ...

Innate Immunity is a nonspecific host defense mechanism against foreign antigens. It is the first line of defense in a host and occurs immediately or within hours after exposure. This type of immunity ...

Scientists have developed a method to reprogram cancer-fighting immune cells directly inside the body, potentially ...

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina and Cincinnati Children’s develop a novel colon organoid model with naturally occurring immune cells. “We think that this new model is ...

Immuno-oncology is an evolving field of study on the role of the immune system in cancer initiation and growth. This introductory module describes the purpose of the human immune system, components of ...

Researchers have found that transplanting specific gut viruses into obese mice can sharply improve how those animals regulate ...

This article explores how advanced immune imaging technologies enable real-time visualization of immune responses, improving ...

The human body operates like a finely tuned orchestra, with each system playing its part in perfect harmony. However, sometimes this delicate balance breaks down in ways that can leave people ...

Cigarette smoking is prevalent worldwide and causes numerous diseases, yet our understanding of how cigarette smoke (CS) causes serious respiratory illnesses is incomplete, and has held back the ...