Autoimmune diseases, which are estimated to affect more than 15 million people in the U.S., occur when the body responds to immune-system false alarms, and infection-fighting first responders are sent ...

Much like humans generate mountains of garbage, our cells are constantly discarding proteins that are damaged or no longer ...

The immune system responds to an infection by producing antibodies that recognize and bind to the cell surface of the ...

Our bodies response to invading pathogens through different mechanisms of the immune system. Innate immunity first detects ...

Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new vaccine strategy for treating a specific type of breast ...

Research on how proteasomes generate antimicrobial peptides, revealing a new immune mechanism with potential applications for combating antibiotic resistance ...

Discover 8 ways mast cell activation syndrome causes widespread symptoms from digestive issues to brain fog, often mistaken ...

Researchers uncover how leukemia drains T cells' energy, paving the way for stronger cancer immunotherapy and enhancing CAR T ...

Poor sleep quality alters immune function, increasing inflammation and disease risk. One night of sleep loss can mimic immune ...

Solid tumors often provide a challenging environment for the T cells of our immune system. By reprogramming the metabolism of ...