New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School offers a new view of how the immune system responds to organ ...

An international research team has uncovered compelling evidence that gut-microbe-derived molecules may play an important ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA ...

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, ...

If the COVID-19 pandemic has done one thing, it’s made us all more familiar with some of the important players in the immune system. Antibodies, B cells, and T cells are among the best known parts of ...

The immune system provides constant surveillance for the body, aiming to spot and eliminate disease-causing microbes or ...

An immunologist imagines the body’s defense system as a team of unique, quirky characters, showcasing their essential roles.

A person’s menstrual cycle may affect their immune system’s response, causing fluctuations throughout the month. The menstrual cycle involves a series of changes in hormone levels and structures ...