Researchers found an association between increased activity in a reward region of the brain—primarily stimulated by hopeful thinking—and heightened levels of protective antibodies after receiving a va ...

In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the ...

Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but ...

In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the ...

The team’s research provides compelling evidence for the brain’s influence on physiology. A deeper understanding of this mind ...

Fighting off pathogens is a tour de force that must happen with speed and precision. A team of researchers at CeMM and MedUni Vienna led by Christoph Bock and Matthias Farlik has investigated how ...

A team has identified a previously unknown phase of the immune response. The results challenge long-standing assumptions about the process called 'T-cell priming'. These new insights have significant ...

How do immune cells strike a balance, unleashing rapid attacks against pathogens or cancer, while avoiding damage to healthy cells? Research into an immune kill switch holds potential for controlling ...

Scavenger receptors (SRs) comprise a heterogeneous family of proteins that play a pivotal role in the innate immune response. By recognising and binding a diverse array of ligands—from modified ...

Insect immune priming refers to the phenomenon whereby an initial exposure to a pathogen enhances the innate immune response upon subsequent encounters. Unlike the adaptive immunity of vertebrates, ...

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 ...

In a new study, people who incorporated a fermented side dish into their weekly routine saw meaningful shifts in immune cells that help the body fight infections.