Two years after this, Sakaguchi was able to link these discoveries. He proved that the Foxp3 gene governs the development of ...

A single signaling pathway controls whether immune cells attack or befriend cells they encounter while patrolling our bodies, ...

Targeting receptors for erythropoietin on dendritic cells may be a viable strategy for treating MS and other diseases, ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — even the brain — and tens of millions of ...

Aimee Pugh Bernard is affiliated with Immunize Colorado as a volunteer and unpaid board member. Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of ...

New research from McGill University suggests that nerve injuries don’t just hurt the affected area, they can trigger hidden immune changes across the body. The twist? Men and women react very ...

I’ve noticed I’m getting more colds as I get older. What can I do to give my immune system a boost? Like the rest of your body, your immune system ages, too. This contributes to higher rates of ...