A study identified how children’s immune systems trigger MIS-C by mistaking a COVID-19 protein for…
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The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism against infections and diseases, composed of a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. Key components of the immune system include white blood cells (leukocytes), the spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. The immune system operates through two primary responses: innate immunity, which provides immediate but non-specific defense against pathogens, and adaptive immunity, which involves a more specialized response tailored to specific invaders and includes the development of immunological memory. This memory allows the immune system to respond more rapidly and effectively upon subsequent exposures to the same pathogen. The immune system is also responsible for identifying and destroying abnormal cells, such as cancer cells, thus playing a vital role in preventing malignancies. Maintaining a healthy immune system is crucial for overall health and can be supported through proper nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress management.
Researchers have identified steroids and other small molecules that can boost immune responses by training…
Researchers in Bonn have decoded the interaction between monocytes and platelets in human blood. Monocytes,…
A study revealed that tumors block immune responses by using prostaglandin E2, providing new insights…
The use of poly-ICLC in combination with a dendritic cell-based immunotherapy vaccine shows promise as…
Cambridge researchers have discovered that regulatory T cells traverse the body to repair tissue, opening…
Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the University of Minnesota have discovered that…
Weill Cornell scientists discovered a crucial link between two immune pathways involving IL-23 and CTLA-4,…
Researchers discovered that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in a rare autoimmune…
The response to an updated vaccine is influenced by previous vaccinations but also produces broadly…
A recent Cochrane review has discovered that zinc supplementation can reduce the duration of common…
Researchers at University of Virginia Health have uncovered a potential explanation for some of the…
Researchers have created a new vaccine technology that, in tests with mice, has demonstrated protection…
Technique employs patient’s own cells as a Trojan horse to deliver cancer-destroying medications directly to…
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have discovered antibodies that attack a difficult-to-detect area…
Researchers at FAU have discovered no negative effects on the immune system. Scientists at Friedrich-Alexander…
New technology using CRISPR to enhance the immune system’s ability to detect cancer cells has…
COVID-19 vaccine discovery could shape clinical practices globally. New research reveals as much as a…