The research group of Prof. Sanjiv Luther at the Department of Immunobiology of the University of Lausanne has discovered ...

Cancer cells can disarm the immune system not just by hiding from it, but by actively reprogramming nearby immune cells into ...

It is generally agreed that a number of types of nutritional deficiencies, including vitamin D-deficient rickets, can cause a temporary state of immune deficiency. As a result, children with rickets ...

The immune system is the frontline protection against infection, continually searching for and destroying unknown pathogens.

Men and women experience immune aging differently, affecting disease risks. New data-driven research identifies key ...

To our immune system, naked RNA is a sign of a viral or bacterial invasion and must be attacked. But our own cells also have RNA. To ward off trouble, our cells clothe their RNA in sugars, Vijay ...

How are bacterial pathogens able to effectively overcome plants' defense mechanisms? Researchers working with Professor Şuayb ...

Why should the immune system not be “boosted,” but instead supported through consistent, healthy habits? Learn how the immune system works and some key nutrients—like vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D, and ...

New research suggests a high-salt diet may trick the immune system into prematurely aging the blood vessels, leading to ...