Cancer biology—and, in turn, cancer treatment—have come a long way in the last few decades. Most people recognize this ...

Every day, the human body produces cells that grow, divide and eventually die. Sometimes, mistakes happen during this process. A few cells become abnormal. In many cases, the immune system notices ...

Immune aging weakens protective responses against infection, cancer, and poor tissue repair, while increasing chronic inflammation and autoimmune risk. Domains of immune aging. With advancing age, ...

Despite having an overactive immune system, people with lupus may still struggle to fight bacterial infections. My team and I ...

Cancer biology and, in turn, cancer treatment have come a long way in the last few decades. Most people recognize this ...

A surprising immune system signal may help explain why zebrafish can regenerate damaged spinal cords so effectively.

A recent review explores whether regulating the immune environment around hair follicles could support regeneration, while ...

Psoriasis is well known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees and across the body, but people living with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk of heart disease. Effects of overactive ...

In the middle of a global pandemic, people now, more than ever, are invested in understanding how their immune system works. Although many questions remain in the field of immunology research, The Sun ...

A novel ‘immune organ’ in skull bone marrow directs brain defense and may offer a new way to fight brain cancer and neurodegenerative disease.

With cold and flu season approaching, there’s lots of chatter about whether vitamin C or vitamin D is better for fighting off infections. The truth, however, is a little more complicated: Both ...