T cell immunity constitutes a central pillar of the adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, acting in concert with antibodies to prevent severe disease. CD4⁺ helper T cells orchestrate antiviral ...

While we tend to quickly forget having been ill or having received a vaccine, the immune system remembers remarkably well. It ...

A new perspective on gut immunity is highlighting the powerful role of RNA modifications in shaping how the body maintains balance in the digestive system.

The interplay between immune responses and cell death pathways is a central theme in immunology and pathology. Recent developments emphasize that these ...

A new malaria vaccine achieves an unparalleled 89% efficacy by targeting late-liver-stage antigens, unlocking new horizons in the fight against global disease. Study: Safety and Efficacy of ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified the cellular mechanisms that cause immune cells to differentiate and ultimately lose function during viral infection, findings that could improve ...

Precision medicine research on chemo-immunotherapy combination treatment for locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer based on deep plasma proteomics. Effect of fusobacterium ...

Much like humans generate mountains of garbage, our cells are constantly discarding proteins that are damaged or no longer needed. The cellular waste disposal system called the proteasome is best ...

Cellular health plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. On average, the human body has between 30-40 trillion cells of various types and with various functions. The healthier your cells are, ...

The immune system exhibits remarkable plasticity, enabling dynamic responses to environmental cues while maintaining tissue homeostasis. Emerging evidence ...

A shot of a shingles vaccine blocks reactivation, potentially preventing the virus from triggering brain inflammation that ...