T cell immunity constitutes a central pillar of the adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, acting in concert with antibodies to prevent severe disease. CD4⁺ helper T cells orchestrate antiviral ...

A new malaria vaccine achieves an unparalleled 89% efficacy by targeting late-liver-stage antigens, unlocking new horizons in the fight against global disease. Study: Safety and Efficacy of ...

When viruses invade a plant, you might expect an all-out immune war. But new research published in Science shows that, much ...

The interplay between immune responses and cell death pathways is a central theme in immunology and pathology. Recent developments emphasize that these ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified the cellular mechanisms that cause immune cells to differentiate and ultimately lose function during viral infection, findings that could improve ...

Much like humans generate mountains of garbage, our cells are constantly discarding proteins that are damaged or no longer needed. The cellular waste disposal system called the proteasome is best ...

Investigators from Mass General Brigham have developed a way to promote antitumor immunity by hijacking cellular machinery within cancer cells. The study demonstrated that inducing cancer cells to ...

While we tend to quickly forget having been ill or having received a vaccine, the immune system remembers remarkably well. It ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Magnesium supports normal immune function and energy production ...

More and more routine vaccines are being linked to lower risks of dementia. Shots against seasonal flu, RSV, tetanus, ...