André Briend is the 2025 recipient of the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, which recognizes outstanding ...

“This molecule became a link that connects immune system activation ... Choi says. IL-17 comes in six different forms, and there are five different receptors that can bind to it. In their two new ...

A protein identified nearly 40 years ago for its ability to stimulate the production of red blood cells plays a surprising, critical role in dampening the immune system's response to cancer.

Smoke map, Northeast U.S., by fire.airnow.gov The ... The particles reduced the viability of immune cells in people’s lungs, increasing vulnerability to respiratory infections.

When we get sick, we often feel tired, moody, or anxious. Scientists have long known that this isn’t just about feeling ...

Two major studies from Harvard and MIT uncover a surprising link between the immune system and the brain, revealing how ...

As we age, maintaining a strong immune system becomes more difficult than ever. Our bodies naturally change, and one of the most significant shifts is in our immune response. With age, the immune ...

Antibodies are best known for their ability to latch onto and neutralize bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. But these immune proteins can do more than that: They also activate other components of ...

The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread, according to researchers at ...

The highly contagious virus doesn’t just cause a rash and fever — it can also wipe out the immune system’s memory, leaving survivors vulnerable to infections they’ve fought off before ...