The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting disease. In a new study published in Nature, led by scientists at the Allen ...

Look in the mirror. Is one eye slightly higher than the other? Is your smile a bit lopsided? These tiny asymmetries might seem like nothing more than quirky physical traits, but they could be ...

Elderberry supplements are often touted for immune support, but how might it help you fight infection or reduce inflammation.

A single large population of healer cells, called regulatory T cells, is whizzing around our body -- not multiple specialist populations restricted to specific parts of the body as previously thought.

Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have reported a promising approach to rejuvenating immune function ...

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. In the battle against diseases, the human body boasts an intricate defence network capable of identifying and ...

A human study reveals how naturally occurring fat-derived molecules help switch off inflammation. Researchers at (UCL) have identified an important biological process that helps the body bring ...

Overview Key Takeaways: Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, working nonstop to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. Your immune … ...