How do immune cells strike a balance, unleashing rapid attacks against pathogens or cancer, while avoiding damage to healthy cells? Research into an immune kill switch holds potential for controlling ...

How do immune cells strike a balance, unleashing rapid attacks against pathogens or cancer, while avoiding damage to healthy ...

Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) have heightened innate immune responses to bacteria, viruses and fungi. While these responses are essential to fight infection ...

A promising breakthrough in autoimmune disease research may open the door to safer and more effective treatments. Scientists have engineered a special antibody that can selectively calm the immune ...

Researchers have shown that a particular type of immune cell acts more flexibly than previously thought -- with potential for new therapeutic approaches. LMU researchers have shown that a particular ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, affecting tens of millions as cases continue to rise, and 4 in 5 ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. When flu season hits or stress runs high, you’ll often hear advice on how to “boost” your immune system.

Chronic liver disease gets worse when the liver's immune system stays overactive, resulting in ongoing inflammation and ...

Living with eczema means dealing with constant skin irritation, relentless itching and the frustration of managing an overactive immune system that treats harmless substances like mortal enemies. But ...

WASHINGTON - We're deep into cold and flu season, and you're likely reaching for any immune-boosting foods you can find.