It can be a very peaceful, sometimes religious, sometimes cultural and sometimes social experience,” one researcher said.

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At first glance, some people seem to have recovered from COVID-19. They no longer test positive and can return to work or ...

Insects possess a remarkable ability to develop innate immune memory, and the mechanisms underlying this process are becoming a central topic in innate immunity research.

Advanced imaging technologies are uncovering surprising roles for CD8+ T cells—not just in immune defense, but also in supporting tissue repair and regeneration.

An engineered protein turns off the kind of immune cells most likely to damage tissue as part of type-1 diabetes, hepatitis, ...

By enhancing or restoring the function of this switch ... for millions of individuals affected by these disorders. The discovery of an immune system switch represents a major advancement in immunology ...

For the millions of Americans battling autoimmune disorders, new hope may be on the horizon in the form of reverse or inverse ...

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

Boost your immune system to prevent flu, colds, and other illnesses with yogurt, chicken noodle soup, and other delicious, everyday foods.

Embryos can eliminate bacterial infections before forming their immune system, new research shows by Spanish National Research Council edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...