Microglia are a specialized type of immune cell that accounts for about 10% of all cells within the brain and spinal cord.

Much like a student needs interaction with various challenges to learn effectively, your immune system requires ongoing exposure to a diverse microbial world to build its defensive capabilities.

Study reveals immune system triggers fear; psychedelics block it. This link could improve treatment for fear disorders, anxiety, depression, and inflammatory conditions.

If seasonal sniffles always strike you, and feeling constantly tired has become more normal than rare, it could be a sign of a weak immune system, one that can struggle to cope with even minor ...

They discovered that their antibody prototype, which was more rigid, was able to trigger a stronger response from the immune system compared to those made by our bodies. Their study, which was ...

The highly contagious virus doesn’t just cause a rash and fever — it can also wipe out the immune system’s memory, leaving survivors vulnerable to infections they’ve fought off before ...

Your immune system is like an incredibly sophisticated security team, constantly patrolling your body for threats and neutralizing them before they can cause harm. When it’s working properly ...

Your immune system includes your body's cells, tissues, and organs, which work together to fight off infections and diseases. But how much do you know about it? When you understand everything that ...

If it weren't for our immune system, none of us would live very long. Not only does the immune system protect us from external pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and parasites, but it also battles ...

As cold and flu season begins, you may be wondering what you can do to help keep your immune system strong with all the nasty bugs going around. In addition to staying up to date on your seasonal ...

Immune system disorders in children include primary (inherited) and secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory disorders.

For the first time, scientists have successfully created a type of mouse with a 100% functional human immune system and human-like gut microbiome. This 'humanized' mouse takes the guesswork out of ...