A new study from a team of microbiologists and immunologists suggests that treatment aimed at…
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.
A new study using the antibody drug BMS-936558 (MDX-1106, anti-PD-1), resulted in tumor shrinkage of…
Pathogens that cause plague or cholera use miniature syringes to introduce molecular agents into their…
Findings suggest that our own immune system may be working against us when it comes…
Novel technology could potentially seek out cancer cells and cause them to self-destruct. Inspired by…
Researchers at Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital and Antwerp University have begun…
Dr. Chil-Yong Kang and his team at The University of Western Ontario have been studying…