Research over the years has provided insight into this organ's structure and various functions. As essential components of an effective adaptive immune system, the thymus develops responsive T ...

Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the metabolism of the cell, they also play a key role in the integration of signals ...

An international team of researchers from LMU and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research has visualized the structure of the so-called ASC speck. A central component of the human immune ...

The immune cell repertoire is composed of many different cell types that are orchestrated in response to infection and other ...

The brain's health depends on more than just its neurons. A complex network of blood vessels and immune cells acts as the ...

More specifically, the unknown 3D shapes were paired with known protein functions based on viral shape similarities. Researchers also discovered a mechanism by which viral proteins evade the immune ...

These are signs the body's immune system is activated. The lack of fibre typical of diets high in ultra-processed foods may also affect the gut barrier's integrity.

This state suppresses the immune system, elevates blood pressure and fosters systemic inflammation. Researchers now equate the health risks of social isolation to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.