Researchers at the University of Münster and Ruhr University Bochum have demonstrated for the first time in real time that the body's own defense cells use catecholamines—neurotransmitters such as ...

Our immune system works around the clock to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful germs. It also helps repair damaged tissues after injuries. One of its most important defense tools is ...

Scientists at IIT Kanpur have uncovered how a little-understood immune system receptor works, solving a question that has ...

Louse-borne relapsing fever is caused by the spirochete bacterium Borrelia recurrentis, which is transmitted by body lice (not head lice). The disease was first described by Hippocrates (460-370 BC).

FILE - President Donald Trump arrives at Leesburg Executive Airport on Marine One in Leesburg, Va., Thursday, April 24, 2025, en route to Trump National Golf Club Washington DC in Sterling, Va. (AP ...

The complement system bridges innate and adaptive immunity, orchestrating immune surveillance and maintaining tissue homeostasis. This review summarizes the role of the complement system in ...

Managing complement 3 glomerulopathy involves several treatment options aimed at slowing disease progression and protecting kidney function. These may include blood pressure control, steroids, ...

Supporting your immune system is a year-round job. For when it feels like your morning glass of OJ or zinc supplement isn’t cutting it, consider the humble egg: The refrigerator staple is a ...

The complement system in teleost fish constitutes a cornerstone of innate defence, integrating classical, lectin and alternative activation routes to eliminate pathogens and shape inflammatory ...

The immune system is the frontline protection against infection, continually searching for and destroying unknown pathogens. While typical operation of the immune system scans for threats, some ...

Immune system aging, known as immunosenescence, is associated with changes in immune cell composition and function that increase susceptibility to disease. The results of a study by researchers at the ...