immune system

A freshly discovered human cell type opens new research paths for understanding celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, and lupus. 

What do zoonotic spillover events reveal about virus-host biology and how do scientists use these lessons to inform future mitigation strategies? 

The immune system comprises a treasure trove of cell types with the potential to destroy cancer cells.

Samira Kiani combines her passion for art and design with synthetic biology to create safer CRISPR-based therapeutics for the future.

From ancient medicines to equipping humans with new senses, tattoos are more than just permanent marks on the skin. They may boost immune function, and they have the potential to effectively deliver therapeutics through the skin.

T cells that react to a Parkinson’s disease-linked protein have an early, unique, and detectable gene signature.

Scientists discovered that healthy epithelial cells recognize their precancerous neighbors via the expression of proteins normally only found on immune cells. The proteins that mediate this recognition between healthy and precancerous cells provide a potential new therapeutic avenue for treating cancer.

Red blood cells may play a role in COVID-19 and other infections.

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Forever chemicals like the ones commonly found in non-stick cookware, certain types of clothing, and packaged food increase the risk of cancer and other diseases.

Experiments in ferrets show that a prophylactic spray cuts SARS-CoV-2 replication by more than 90 percent by priming the innate immune system.