Measles vaccine-induced T cells were able to recognize the deadly Nipah virus, raising the possibility…
Browsing: Immunology
Immunology is the branch of biomedical science that studies the immune system: our body’s defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and harmful substances. It explores how immune responses are triggered, how the body distinguishes between self and non-self, and what happens when these processes go awry, leading to conditions like autoimmune disorders, allergies, or immune deficiencies. Immunology also underpins the development of vaccines, immunotherapies, and treatments for infections and cancer. This page features the latest research in immunology, including breakthroughs in understanding immune function, disease resistance, and new therapeutic strategies.
Scientists have uncovered a shared target used by multiple diarrhea-causing bacteria to invade the gut.…
Scientists identified an autoimmune mechanism linked to a major IBD risk gene, opening the door…
Scientists studying the remarkable regenerative abilities of planarian flatworms have uncovered a previously unknown type…
A vitamin D-based therapy may help remodel the protective barrier surrounding pancreatic tumors, offering a…
A new evolutionary analysis suggests that modern blood and immune cells may preserve a 700-million-year…
A steroid alternative may offer a new way to treat dry eye by restoring the…
A newly identified immune-related protein may help drive the spread of Parkinson’s disease in the…
Vitamin D supplementation may help rebalance immune responses to gut bacteria in people with IBD,…
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected mechanism by which the gut’s immune system maintains balance, challenging…
Scar-driven changes in joint tissue may underlie treatment resistance in rheumatoid arthritis, opening the door…
Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein tied to aging and inflammation, improving health without…
Cancer research may be overlooking a crucial variable: age. Cancer becomes more common with age…
A surprising backup system in the immune response to mRNA vaccines may hold the key…
A new study links fatty acid metabolism to rheumatoid arthritis treatment, revealing a natural compound…
A new strategy to strengthen the body’s natural immune defenses against cancer is showing early…
A newly identified trigger of brain inflammation could offer a fresh target for slowing Alzheimer’s…
Men and women experience immune aging differently, affecting disease risks. New data-driven research identifies key…