A special group of immune cells known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs for short, became an overnight sensation when a trio of ...

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body's own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna have taken a closer look at a previously largely unknown component of the immune system: the protein molecule TRAT1 (T Cell Receptor Associated ...

With the advent of commercial spaceflight, an increasing number of people may be heading into space in the coming years. Some ...

An experimental gene therapy developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital has ...

And Dr Hussain Ahmad, a hospital doctor, said: “I don’t really like the word boost when we talk about the immune system. It gives the idea that you can switch it on or make it stronger with tablets or ...

Lymphatic drainage is a simple but precise process that can have positive effects on the immune system. It usually requires specialized knowledge and training, but the treatment itself only involves a ...

The best immune boosting foods contain critical nutrients like vitamin C and A ...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are well known as a form of cancer treatment. Researchers at UZH have now identified a new, important function of these inhibitors: promotion of tissue healing.

As cold and flu season begins, you may be wondering what you can do to help keep your immune system strong with all the nasty bugs going around. In addition to staying up to date on your seasonal ...

In today’s increasingly digital world, where people can go days without meaningful in-person interaction, the importance of social connections often gets overlooked. Yet, these human bonds do more ...