Researchers generate cutting-edge mouse models by engrafting human cells and tissue into the animals to better study the human immune system. Scientists have employed mouse models in immunological ...

Using single-cell epigenomic profiling of immune cells from 110 individuals, researchers show that genetic variation and ...

A small study found that consuming kimchi may increase activity in immune cells involved in detecting and responding to infection. Kimchi produces short-chain fatty acids during digestion, which are ...

Overview Key Takeaways: Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, working nonstop to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. Your immune … ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

As we age, the immune system gradually declines in function, leaving the body more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have discovered a new way to rejuvenate a key component of immune function, ...

Your immune system could weigh 1 to 1.2 kilograms and contain 1.8 trillion cells. “The immune system is a complex system comprising many different cell types with essential functions,” says Ron Milo ...

Antimicrobial resistance - when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them - is an urgent threat to global public health, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders.