Scientist and Immunologist Dr. Shruti Naik answers the internet's burning questions about our immune systems. Are viruses alive? Is chicken soup actually good for the immune system? What does the ...

In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the ...

Your immune system could weigh 1 to 1.2 kilograms and contain 1.8 trillion cells. “The immune system is a complex system comprising many different cell types with essential functions,” says Ron Milo ...

WASHINGTON - We're deep into cold and flu season, and you're likely reaching for any immune-boosting foods you can find.

In a new study, people who incorporated a fermented side dish into their weekly routine saw meaningful shifts in immune cells that help the body fight infections. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

Do you often ask yourself, "Why am I always the one getting sick? Why is my immune system so weak?" These questions might linger in the back of your mind, especially if you're frequently down with the ...

From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only ...

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 ...

How does our innate immune system recognize and exclude potential threats so efficiently? Javier Irazoqui, an Associate Professor of Microbiology and Physical Systems at the University of ...

Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease. In an autoimmune disease, something goes wrong in the body’s immune system, causing it to harm healthy organs, tissues, and cells. “Auto” means “self” — so if ...

Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations manager. His work covers operations, marketing, sustainable business and personal finance, as well as many of his personal passions, ...