In total, about a quarter of adults in the United States have seasonal allergies, and they can become sensitized over a ...

Everyone knows that the immune system is responsible for fighting off illnesses, but you might not know that it's doing a lot ...

Scientists uncover the mechanism by which cells mark the protein cGAS for degradation, which is critical in preventing the immune system from mistakenly attacking the body's own tissues. A microscopic ...

Measles can induce immune amnesia, a phenomenon that eliminates acquired immunity to other infectious diseases.

The article, titled "Emerging roles of immune cell-derived neurotransmitters in immunity and disease," published on March 17, ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

Macrophages, the immune system’s front-line scavenger cells, do more than simply digest dead cells. A new study published in ...

Getting a flu shot, washing your hands frequently, and keeping distance between you and those who are sick can help you stay healthier this winter. But there’s another way to bolster your immune ...

I’ve noticed I’m getting more colds as I get older. What can I do to give my immune system a boost? Like the rest of your body, your immune system ages, too. This contributes to higher rates of ...

Scientists generally agree that eukaryotes, the domain of life whose cells contain nuclei and that includes almost all multicellular organisms, originated from a process involving the symbiotic union ...

In a new study, people who incorporated a fermented side dish into their weekly routine saw meaningful shifts in immune cells that help the body fight infections. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...