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

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

Researchers monitored brain activity when people were shown images of sick-looking avatars via VR. The brain appeared to ...

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 field of immunology has long been focused on understanding the complex interactions between the immune system and ...

Seeing sick-looking faces in virtual reality triggers brain circuit changes related to threat detection and boosts activity of certain immune cells.

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

When people viewed virtual avatars with coughs or rashes, their brains triggered an immune response. The brain activates ...

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 ...