Immune Responses to Tuberculosis Mapped Across 3 Species
Detailed genetic road map will guide research into TB treatments, vaccines
Immune System
Smoking HIV out of Dormancy
A newly discovered mechanism allows the immune system to detect and respond to HIV
Even the Fetus Has Gut Bacteria, Study Shows
Findings point to potential to improve preemie growth and immune system during high risk pregnancy
In Mice: Transplanted Brain Stem Cells Survive without Anti-Rejection Drugs
By exploiting a feature of the immune system, researchers open the door for stem cell transplants to repair the brain
An 'EpiPen' for Spinal Cord Injuries
Using nanoparticles, researchers demonstrate that instead of overcoming an immune response, they can co-opt the immune response to work for them to promote healing
How to Reinvigorate Exhausted Immune Cells and Stop Cancer along the Way
Penn study identifies protein that could be key to new immunotherapies
Immune System Can Slow Degenerative Eye Disease, Mouse Study Shows
Complement system appears to be double-edged sword depending on the eye disease
The Magic behind the Medals
How the most successful winter Olympian ever used high intensity training sessions to win gold
Research Identifies Mechanism That Helps Plants Fight Bacterial Infection
UC Riverside study could lead to better strategies for protecting crops from attacks by pathogens
Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis: Study Reveals a New Link
Like many other medical conditions, the mechanism of multiple sclerosis remains an enigma