A new study by LMU and Helmholtz Munich shows how pathogens control changes in their cell surface to evade the immune system.

Vaccination plays a crucial role in protecting children from life-threatening diseases, preventing long-term health ...

A bout of measles sends the immune system into shock, demolishing critical cells that help our bodies respond to threats.

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The immune system, made up of cells, tissues, and organs, protects against illnesses. It has innate and acquired immunity.

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

ways your body changes with the seasons, from metabolism to immune function, and learn how aligning health practices with ...

Though we’re exposed to these potentially harmful microbes every day, a healthy immune system fights off these foreign ...

As the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico continues to grow, doctors say this is a good time to remember just how dangerous measles can be - even years after an infection.

One particular fungus, Beauveria bassiana, causes the immune system to kill brain cells, promoting neurodegeneration.