Mucosal surfaces serve as critical battlegrounds where the immune system must balance tolerance to commensal organisms with rapid defense against pathogens.

A single signaling pathway controls whether immune cells attack or befriend cells they encounter while patrolling our bodies, ...

A recent study in Nature examined the effects of gender-affirming hormonal treatment (GAHT) on the immune system in trans gendermen. Men and women differ in their severity levels for infectious and ...

Prolonged smog exposure linked to immune proteins considered precursors to autoimmune disease. In A Nutshell: Canadian ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo team that discovered how a gene found in 75% of us protects against neurodegeneration has now found that this same gene enhances immune function as well. The ...

These immunity-supporting foods can help you stay healthy and vibrant all winter long. With cold and flu season around the corner, building a strong immune system is essential for staying healthy and ...

Natural killer cells act as the immune system’s rapid-response team, but the stress of anxiety and insomnia may be quietly ...

Your immune system is your body’s first line of defense against harmful invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins. Maintaining its strength is essential for overall health, and the foods you eat ...

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants to fight infection and prevent chronic illness. Citrus fruits include foods such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, limes, and lemons. In addition ...