Some joints may be predisposed to rheumatoid arthritis by cellular and structural differences established before…
Browsing: Immune System
The immune system is the body’s intricate defense network designed to identify and neutralize harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and parasites, as well as to detect and destroy malfunctioning cells. It consists of a layered array of barriers, cells, and signaling molecules, including innate components that provide rapid, generalized responses and adaptive components that learn to recognize and remember specific threats. Key players include white blood cells, antibodies, lymph nodes, and organs such as the thymus and spleen. Research into the immune system has advanced fields from vaccine development to cancer immunotherapy, and continues to reveal surprising links between immunity, microbiota, and overall health.
What if the immune system’s memory of cancer treatment also teaches it how to restart…
UCSF researchers are beginning to uncover how Candida auris, a skin fungus, threatens the most…
A hidden group of bladder nerves may detect UTIs and trigger symptoms that help the…
The new findings could help explain what made the human brain unique during evolution. A…
A shortage of one common nutrient could help cancer cells and viruses hide from the…
A protein called TRAILshort may act as a central immune brake that limits T-cell responses…
T cells may use a previously unknown CD64-dependent pathway to attack acute myeloid leukemia. T…
A fiber-derived bacterial metabolite may leave a protective memory in the gut lining that supports…
A combination treatment exposed hidden pancreatic cancer cells to the immune system, reduced their spread,…
Blocking a single inflammatory receptor protected mice from many of aging’s most damaging effects. Aging…
An Il-4 signal from neutrophils helps zebrafish control inflammation and regenerate damaged spinal cords. A…
A study suggests that exhausted T cells may be burning energy too aggressively rather than…
A gentler stem cell transplant rejuvenated aging blood and immune systems in mice. Imagine storing…
Prostate tumors can vanish from the immune system’s radar. Now, scientists have found a way…
A natural supplement strengthened lasting anticancer immune responses in obese mice. Weight loss can improve…
Researchers have found that the natural compound spermidine can help improve vaccine responses in older…
Researchers at UCLA found that creatine not only enhances cancer-fighting killer T cells but also…