New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals how the immune system defends against intestinal parasitic worms, or helminths, one of the most common infections worldwide in communities with ...

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

Once the bacteria are released outside the cell, other immune cells can kill them. When we blocked the mitochondria's ability to sense lactate, neutrophils failed to produce NETs effectively.

The study is the first to examine the specific cellular changes associated with fire smoke exposure, documenting how smoke can damage the body through the immune system.

By removing such B cells, CAR-T therapy can stop disease progression or help reset the immune system. Though the therapy is approved only for cancer, research suggests that it could also help ...

Dr. Uma Naidoo leans on these foods "to keep my immune system strong, my energy levels high, and my mood bright." ...