The majority of children do not need a tonsillectomy.” But when done for the right reasons, tonsillectomy offers a meaningful ...

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are expressed by cells that constitute the immune system, and they function by repressing specific mRNA targets at the post-transcriptional level. The biosynthesis of miRNAs ...

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

Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components of cells. But scientists are increasingly ...

Reducing oxidative stress: As the immune system ages, it’s less able to manage oxidative stress, an imbalance of antioxidants and free radicals (which cause cellular damage).

A collaborative team from Penn Medicine and Penn Engineering has uncovered the mathematical principles behind a ...

By Jay Kakade May 24, 2025 The parasite steals proteins from the surface of other cells and wears them to hide from immune system defences Katherine Ralston View 1 Images ...

Antibodies with an Achilles' heel: How viruses escape the immune defense system by Jan Grabowski, TWINCORE - Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische Infektionsforschung ...

Immune cells known as neutrophils act as first responders to infection. Research on zebrafish shows light regulates their activity and boosts their ability to kill bacteria.

A new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s disease has yielded a discovery that could be the key to stopping the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases ...

15. Shellfish Shellfish isn’t what jumps to mind for many who are trying to boost their immune system, but some types of shellfish provide zinc, a nutrient that supports immune function.

We included phase 3 RCTs describing the use of ICIs as first-line therapy for advanced, unresectable pleural mesothelioma (either as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy), reporting at ...