During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens that are expressed by cells of the body.

New research shows how a specially trained population of immune cells keeps the peace by preventing other immune cells from attacking their own. The study provides a better understanding of immune ...

Scientists have uncovered a critical piece of the puzzle in autoimmune diseases: a protein that helps release immune response ...

A research team led by Mount Sinai has uncovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn's disease ...

Aging is a complex biological process impacting various organs and systems, prominently affecting the immune system through ...

More than 150,000 Americans could get diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, but lifestyle changes can lower your risk, ...

Our blood consists of many cell types that develop through different stages from a precursor type—the blood stem cell. An ...

Your immune system's main function is to protect your body against harmful organisms and substances, including viruses, which is why it's extremely important to keep certain daily habits that boost it ...

Woolite has recalled more than 16,000 bottles of its "Delicates" detergent -- 50 oz. The lot codes are S24364, S24365 and ...

Astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams are back on Earth after nearly nine months in space and readjusting to ...

A cornerstone of the immune system is its ability to maintain self-tolerance. This defense network orchestrates effector responses against pathogenic ...

The continuous attack on Papua New Guinea's Constitution through frequent amendments to serve the government's interests is ...