Researchers hope that resetting these cells may help the immune system regain characteristics of healthier immune responses.

Researchers from National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) have identified a promising ...

Pediatricians used to tell parents to wait until children were toddlers before feeding them foods like peanuts and egg, ...

Many modern cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, depend on activating killer T cells to recognise and destroy tumours.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)—even mild concussions—may trigger a chain reaction in the brain that disrupts neuronal ...

Sjögren's disease is a widespread chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the body's own glands, yet its underlying disease mechanisms remain poorly understood.

AI analysis of chest scans found that adults with healthier thymuses were half as likely to die, linking thymus health to healthier aging.

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

The immune system during pregnancy is not simply weaker or stronger. Instead, it becomes specially adapted to protect both the mother and the developing baby. This carefully balanced adjustment allows ...

Experiments in humans and mice suggest that certain white blood cells, known as T-cells, may respond to infections more effectively after a meal. The research calls into question the notion of "starve ...