An engineered protein turns off the kind of immune cells most likely to damage tissue as part of type-1 diabetes, hepatitis, ...

Scientists have identified a biological ‘switch' that prevents the immune system from attacking healthy cells. This discovery could revolutionize treatments for autoimmune diseases, which affect ...

Scientists have uncovered a stealthy tactic used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus: one of its proteins can leap from infected cells to ...

Immune system cells. Your immune system cells are your body's w hite blood cells that help fight infection and disease. Most of your white blood cells form in your bone marrow, ...

The mammalian immune system is an evolutionary wonder. It's capable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells, and it can deploy armies of antibodies against viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi.

When the immune system overreacts and starts attacking the body, the only option may be to shut the entire system down and risk developing infections or cancer. Immune cells that are designed to ...

White blood cells are an integral part of your immune system. Without them, you would not be able to fight off everyday pathogens, allergens, or other inflammatory and infectious substances.

B-cell lymphoma and its treatments can weaken your immune system and increase your risk for infection. Learn ways to avoid getting sick while you're in cancer treatment.

Research into immunotherapy against cancer typically focuses on better recognition of cancer cells by the body's own immune system. Researchers at Amsterdam UMC and Moffitt Cancer Center have ...

Can our immune systems defeat cancer? Maybe so, if they have the right diet. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge tells us that T-cells that consume acetate can kill more cancer cells.