New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals how the immune system defends against intestinal parasitic worms, or helminths, one of the most common infections worldwide in communities with ...

Immune responses rely on the efficient movement of immune cells within the complex and geometrically unpredictable ...

Sneaky parasite evades the human immune system by stripping cells and wearing them as a disguise Parasites are known to infect human cells through a variety of ingenious mechanisms. Many of them ...

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Dr. Roger Seheult offers advice on how to stay healthy with these daily practices.

Discover how vitamin D influences immune system development, particularly in T cell function, and its role in autoimmune disease prevention.

When we think about the immune system, we usually associate it with fighting infections. However, a study published in Science by the Champalimaud Foundation reveals a surprising new role. During ...

There is no magic pill or supplement that can keep your immune system healthy. But several lifestyle interventions are backed by compelling research.

The secret to staying safe this germ-prone season is having a healthy immune system.