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.

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, "phages." ...

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 ...

Our blood consists of many cell types that develop through different stages from a precursor type -- the blood stem cell. An international research team has now investigated the developmental pathways ...

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

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the ...

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

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To bridge this gap, Xiaomi has come up with its Modular Optical System, a concept that could redefine mobile photography. I had the chance to experience it firsthand at the brand’s booth at MWC 2025.

The cuts DOGE is calling for, Bonica argued, fulfill an authoritarian agenda, closely following the proposals in the Heritage Foundation ... Trump “absolute immunity from criminal prosecution ...

This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81971280), the Program for Innovative Talents of Science and Technology in Henan Province (No. 23HASTIT043), the ...

around 5 in 6 low-income households on Universal Credit are currently going without essentials support has eroded over decades and the basic rate (‘standard allowance’) of Universal Credit is now at ...