Bone and tissue infection, or osteomyelitis, is a major hurdle in orthopedic medicine, often manifesting as chronic pain, disrupted nerve signaling, ...

Across the world, only a few dozen people appear to carry a genetic glitch that lets them brush off viruses that flatten ...

A familiar Korean side dish is gaining scientific traction for its ability to subtly fine-tune the body’s immune system.

Travel foods, just like those eaten at home, have a strong effect on your microbiome and your health. A well-fed microbiome ...

Among modern cancer therapies, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) are among the most successful treatment methods. These ...

The menu lists everything from Sichuan beef to wild turtle – but to secure the real ‘delicacy’, you have to ask. At this ...

Probiotics interact with gut cells. This results in higher levels of specific proteins, known as anti-inflammatory cytokines. The presence of these cytokines brings in more macrophages and mononuclear ...

Salk Institute scientists find the mechanisms young mice use to fight sepsis become disadvantageous in older age, suggesting ...

Orthopedic infections are common complications following surgery or trauma to bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other related tissues. The immune system plays a crucial role in the ...

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers elucidated molecular crosstalk between lactoferrin and IgGFcγBP, revealing ...

Dealing with an infection isn't as straightforward as simply killing the pathogen. The body also needs to carefully steer and ...

Genes that protect the body against infection during youth can do harm in old age, according to a study 1 in mice. The ...