The gastrointestinal tract plays a central role in the development of long-term consequences following COVID-19.…
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.
High-fat diets rapidly deplete IL-22, weakening gut defenses and triggering silent inflammation. Unsaturated fats may…
Immune resilience driven by TCF7 promotes healthy aging and reduces mortality risks. Strengthening it during…
The brain alone can trigger immune changes associated with fasting, reshaping how we understand the…
Gut microbes in early life play a key role in shaping insulin production and diabetes…
T-cell activation involves two phases, enabling a more precise immune response. This insight may boost…
A study from Tanzania reveals that diet has a significant impact on the immune system.…
Researchers at the University of Cologne have found that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines have a lasting…
The HZI team has developed an AI-powered computer model that, for the first time, reveals…
New therapeutic “cocktails” could offer long-lasting relief for treatment-resistant asthma and other inflammatory diseases of…
Poor sleep quality alters immune function, increasing inflammation and disease risk. One night of sleep…
Scientists have discovered that aspirin may prevent cancer metastasis by reducing TXA2 levels, which suppress…
Researchers identify mitochondrial transfer between cancer and immune cells as a crucial mechanism for immune…
A research team from Osaka University investigates the impact of antioxidant enzymes on specific cell…
A study on bat genomes, involving Texas Tech University, discovered genetic adaptations that help bats…
A recent study emphasizes the connection between inflammation and depression, offering a new perspective that…
The miniature models have the potential to significantly speed up vaccine development, advance cancer treatment…
Researchers have created a groundbreaking antibody that combines targeting, delivery, and immune activation to treat…