What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — and tens of millions of people. While most ...

First study of humans with a rare immunodeficiency reveals how the immune system protects the body against pathogens known to cause serious diseases, such as tuberculosis and COVID-19. The research ...

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's ...

These mysterious cells emerge in the womb. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. While working to map every cell in the human body, ...

Immunity shots are drinks containing ingredients such as ginger, turmeric, lemon, and honey that benefit overall health when combined with a healthy lifestyle.

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers systematically mapped the surface proteins on human leukocytes to examine interactions between their cell-surface proteomes and develop a physical ...

A team at Stanford Medicine has delivered something people with Type 1 diabetes have waited decades to hear: a cure in ...

In an age of worsening flus, the coronavirus pandemic and other contagious disease outbreaks, staying personally well and healthy has become a top priority around the world. As such, keeping the ...

A new map of the gut reveals where celiac disease really begins and how microbes, genes, and gluten activate the immune system.

For the first time, scientists have successfully created a type of mouse with a 100% functional human immune system and human-like gut microbiome. This 'humanized' mouse takes the guesswork out of ...