Every time our body encounters a new disease-causing agent, a crucial defense system called adaptive immunity comes into play ...

When a transplanted organ arrives, it’s like a controlled burn that risks becoming a wildfire. The body’s innate immune system senses damage signals, like heat shock proteins (HSP70), and sounds the ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an awfully common—and awful—condition that impacts 1/4 to 1/3 of women worldwide in their lifetime. BV is triggered when the vaginal microbiome, which is normally dominated ...

The immune system’s first encounter with a virus or vaccine establishes a “starting template” that shapes its response to new variants, a phenomenon often called immune imprinting. A new study shows ...

The immune system relies on complex interactions between cells to orchestrate effective responses against pathogens and tumours. Among these, T cells play a pivotal role through their ability to ...

The immune systems of some people who have not been exposed to the novel coronavirus could have some familiarity with the pathogen -- possibly helping to reduce the severity of illness if that person ...

Researchers highlight how exercise and dietary strategies may complement immunotherapy by improving immune function, tumour ...