Researchers led by the University of Geneva and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne report that neural anticipation of ...

Findings indicate the brain's anticipatory response to virtual infections activates immune mechanisms, showcasing the link between neuroscience and immunity.

The study used virtual reality (VR) to simulate exposure to infected people and found that the brains of subjects detected ...

The study used virtual reality (VR) to simulate exposure to infected people and found that the brains of subjects detected the threats, and triggered changes in the immune system.

The itching, redness and swelling of an allergic reaction are caused by mast cells—the vigilant first responders of the ...

A common plant virus awakens the immune system to fight cancer—and it’s grown using sunlight, soil, and science.

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have discovered that PD-1—a molecule best known for putting the brakes on immune ...

An mRNA cancer vaccine triggered strong immune responses and improved treatment outcomes in mice, offering a new approach to treat tumors.

Study Human physiology is a complex system where several components coordinate to ensure smooth functioning. A team of ...

Hidden in the lungs of some breast cancer survivors are tumour cells that can remain dormant for decades — until they one day ...

When humans tasked the virtual team with devising a better vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, they ...

Understanding the complex interplay between viruses and their hosts is crucial for dissecting the mechanisms that underlie viral infectious diseases. With ...