A research team has discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which the immune system fights bacterial infections. The ...

Scientists have uncovered an important new link between the brain and immune system after stroke, which could lead to ...

A new deep-brain BCI from Tsinghua University uses the lateral ventricles to record neural signals. This "lantern" electrode ...

Comprehensive analysis outlines how vascular-immune crosstalk affects cancer, cardiovascular, and metabolic disorders, revealing novel therapeutic opportunities The intricate, lifelong conversation ...

A study published in Nature Medicine identified a link between the placebo effect and immune system function. In the experiment, individuals who generated positive expectations showed a stronger ...

Breast milk is not just nutrition; it’s an immune delivery system, passing along cells, cytokines, and antibodies that protect the newborn and begin to train their immune system. Prior studies on ...

A large genetic analysis combined with clinical data suggests that long-term dietary tendencies may shape autism risk by subtly influencing the immune system, highlighting why diet matters but isn’t a ...

TUPELO — Buying a variety of vitamins and supplements to make your immune system stronger could be a waste of money. A far cheaper and healthier way to boost the immune system is through changes in ...

In 2019 I wrote about research suggesting anti-inflammatory medications might help some people with major depression. At the time, the idea that depression could have roots in the immune system felt ...

Tattoo ink collects in lymph nodes and interferes with the immune system, causing potentially lifelong changes to the body’s disease-fighting mechanisms. That is the conclusion of a study in mice, in ...

The complement system is an innate immune response that leads to increased inflammation. The drug pegcetacoplan—a complement inhibitor—was approved for medical use in the United States in 2021 to ...