If germs penetrate this first line of defense, the body utilizes the adaptive immune system, which is made of T cells, B cells (which are known as lymphocytes), and other antibodies.

Researchers report that both the vegan and ketogenic diets can provide quick, healthy benefits to a person's immune system, although the two diets work in different ways to achieve that goal ...

As part of the innate immune system, dendritic cells are in the body's first line of defense against infections. They detect pathogens and coordinate the immune response. An international team led by ...

The innate immune system serves as the body's first line of defence, rapidly detecting and responding to external pathogens and internal damage. Recent advances in the field have highlighted the ...