How does the same infection, say the flu or a cold, give some people mild symptoms and leave others suffering? Why do people develop autoimmune diseases? And will we ever be able to predict when—and ...

In a recent review published in the European Journal of Immunology, a group of authors summarized current advances, challenges, and future directions in human systems immunology using multi-omics ...

The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting disease. In a new study published in Nature, led by scientists at the Allen ...

THE HUMAN immune system is full of surprises. Though it has long been known that the body’s internal defences spring into action when an infection-causing intruder—such as a bacterium or virus—is ...

A clear scientific explanation of how microplastics interact with the immune system and what current research suggests about ...

Every individual’s immune system is distinct and changes over time, affecting their health and disease response. Recently, researchers mapped human immune cells to explore what defines a healthy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The human immune system is a remarkable evolutionary tool that is often taken for granted—until, that is, ...

Scientists have achieved an unprecedented look into how the human immune system attacks a transplanted pig kidney, using spatial molecular imaging to map immune activity down to the cellular level.

As humanity sets its sights on returning to the Moon and venturing to Mars, protecting the travelers who make the journey is a big challenge. A new guide to the emerging field of “astroimmunology” ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

Diets rich in sugars and fats are associated with metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and ...