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.

Sneaky parasite evades the human immune system by stripping cells and wearing them as a disguise Parasites are known to infect human cells through a variety of ingenious mechanisms. Many of them ...

Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have found a novel mechanism of our immune system we never knew existed.

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Dr. Roger Seheult offers advice on how to stay healthy with these daily practices.

Discover how vitamin D influences immune system development, particularly in T cell function, and its role in autoimmune disease prevention.

Scientists mapped how the human immune system evolves from birth to old age, revealing key changes that influence health, disease resistance, and aging. Their immune age model could help predict ...

When we think about the immune system, we usually associate it with fighting infections. However, a study published in Science by the Champalimaud Foundation reveals a surprising new role. During ...

There is no magic pill or supplement that can keep your immune system healthy. But several lifestyle interventions are backed by compelling research.

The secret to staying safe this germ-prone season is having a healthy immune system.

Your immune system is an intricate part of your stress reaction (also known as your “stress cascade”). In fact, your stress reaction primarily involves your nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.