Scientists have developed a potentially universal antivenom using antibodies from a hyper-immune human donor, offering…
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 found that receiving a COVID-19 booster shot in the same arm as the…
Researchers uncover why the body may keep reacting to a hidden threat even long after…
Natural killer cells aren’t just mindless defenders — a special type, adaptive NK cells, remember…
Researchers at Mass General Brigham discovered that interactions between immune cells and brain cells play…
The discovery broadens the known spectrum of this rare disorder, emphasizing the critical role of…
Not all zombie skin cells are the same. New research reveals three unique subtypes with…
Scientists have developed a powerful new injectable treatment that, when administered after a heart attack,…
A team of scientists has uncovered the remarkable potential of a human antibody, mAb 3A6,…
Childhood vaccinations in the U.S. are falling fast, and the consequences could be dire. A…
Two major studies from Harvard and MIT uncover a surprising link between the immune system…
USC researchers have developed an innovative type of cancer-fighting immune cell, the EchoBack CAR T-cell,…
T-cell activation involves two phases, enabling a more precise immune response. This insight may boost…
A newly identified immune cell type helps prevent food allergies by promoting tolerance instead of…
A surprising link between the immune system and brain behavior is emerging, as new research…
Scientists found that dormant viral genes can be reactivated in kidney cancer, prompting an immune…
Scientists at CNIC have identified a specialized group of neutrophils in the skin that produce…
Researchers from Brazil and Germany have investigated how phytochemicals from papaya, passion fruit, and various…