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 ...

Immune responses rely on the efficient movement of immune cells within the complex and geometrically unpredictable three-dimensional tissues that make up our bodies.

In summary, this study moves the field forward by showing that the brain’s own immune system may hold the key to more effective Alzheimer’s treatments.

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.

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.