51 articles
Seasonal changes in sunlight, temperature, and circadian rhythms trigger shifts in immune regulation, making autoimmune flares more common in winter.
People with autoimmune conditions depend on low community virus levels for protection, but outbreaks can trigger disease flares and complicate treatment...
New research reveals that specific immune cells in the uterus may predict whether frozen embryo transfer will result in a successful pregnancy.
Scientists are discovering that fibroblasts—tissue repair cells in your lungs—are secretly orchestrating immune responses that either heal damage or trigger dangerous scarring.
Researchers discovered a renewable plant variant that produces a powerful vaccine booster as effectively as the traditional source, but from young shrubs instead of mature trees.
Researchers discovered a protein called TDRD3 that teaches immune cells to stop attacking healthy tissue—a finding that could transform autoimmune disease treatment.
Researchers found that tiny RNA fragments just 1-3 bases long block immune overreaction, offering new hope for treating lupus and psoriasis.
Scientists are discovering that the same immune cells protect against both autoimmune diseases and allergies. Understanding why these cells malfunction could transform treatment for millions.
Researchers discovered that a deficiency in SCARF1, a protein that clears cellular debris, triggers gut dysbiosis and lupus-like disease in mice—opening new avenues for understanding autoimmune flares.
New research reveals that your gut and lung bacteria may play a hidden role in sarcoidosis, shifting treatment from broad immune suppression to restoring microbial balance.
New research reveals how probiotics reshape your gut microbiota to fight atherosclerosis, the leading cause of heart disease worldwide.
Genetic mutations can cripple your immune system from birth, causing relentless infections—but early diagnosis through genetic testing can be life-saving.
Scientists discover that abnormal sugar metabolism in immune cells fuels rheumatoid arthritis inflammation—and blocking it could transform treatment.
Researchers found that genes responsible for fighting infections are overactive in lupus patients, offering new clues for targeted therapies and disease prediction.
Long-term use of mechanical heart pumps weakens key immune cells, raising infection risks—new research reveals what happens after 3+ years.
Regular doses of praziquantel don't just kill parasites—they train children's immune systems to resist reinfection and boost school performance.
Researchers are zeroing in on a little-known immune protein called MZB1 that controls antibody production and inflammation—and it could be key to treating lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer.
A leading immunology research institute is hiring top scientists to tackle autoimmune diseases, cancer, and allergies using cutting-edge tools and collaborative approaches.
Scientists discover extracellular vesicles—microscopic packages cells release—may hold crucial clues to why our immune systems attack healthy tissue.
Your immune system acts as the 'decision-maker' for whether sinus exposures become quick colds or chronic inflammation—here's how it works.
Scientists are harnessing shark antibodies to create powerful new therapies that could revolutionize treatment for autoimmune diseases, cancer, and hard-to-reach infections.
Scientists discover how non-coding RNA molecules act as master controllers of immune cell death, opening new pathways for cancer immunotherapy.
New research reveals how tonsils produce faulty antibodies that can damage kidneys, offering fresh insights into IgA nephropathy treatment.
A correction notice from Spanish researchers highlights important ongoing work on how liver cancer weakens immune defenses over time.
New research reveals how specific immune cells drive diabetic nerve damage by suppressing protective proteins—opening doors to targeted treatments.
New research reveals tissue scarring blocks healing in up to 28% of rheumatoid arthritis patients who don't respond to standard treatments.
New study reveals testosterone weakens liver immunity against malaria parasites, while females show stronger immune responses.
New research reveals how infections permanently alter your immune system's genetic programming, creating lasting changes that affect your health.
Scientists are developing dual-target cancer treatments that attack tumors on multiple fronts simultaneously, overcoming resistance issues that plague current therapies.
Dr. Jenny Ting's groundbreaking discoveries about immune sensors are transforming how we treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
Women are nearly twice as likely to develop autoimmune diseases, driven by sex hormones, genetics, and immune differences—but treatment strategies rarely account for these biological gaps.
New research reveals how T cells and natural killer cells work together through a specific protein pathway to attack insulin-producing cells.
Researchers have developed a comprehensive testing platform that can predict which immune cell therapies will work best against viruses like Epstein-Barr.
Trichloroethylene exposure causes a dangerous immune disorder that mimics drug allergies, with genetic risk factors and viral reactivation playing key roles.
New research reveals autoimmune skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis follow a predictable pattern of flare-ups driven by immune memory cells.
Researchers discovered the molecular switch that controls whether your immune system attacks or protects—opening doors to new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Autoimmune lung diseases affect millions when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy lung tissue, causing inflammation and scarring.
Your eyes have a unique immune privilege that protects them from attack—but when this system fails, vision-threatening autoimmune conditions can develop.
Your immune system can mistakenly attack lung tissue, causing inflammation and scarring. Here's what you need to know about autoimmune lung diseases and why early detection matters.
Advanced imaging techniques from cancer research are revealing how immune cells communicate spatially, while new diagnostic tools improve early detection of autoimmune joint diseases.
New research reveals that suppressing emotions triggers chronic inflammation and weakens immunity, with women facing 75% of autoimmune diagnoses.
Researchers discovered COVID-19 protein fragments hidden in blood cells of long COVID patients, offering the first potential biomarker for the condition.
New single-cell blood analysis could help doctors predict flares and treatment responses in autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Nobel laureates discovered the 'master switch' gene that controls immune system balance, paving the way for one-time treatments that could cure autoimmune diseases.
New research reveals why certain cancer immunotherapy combinations cause dangerous heart inflammation and identifies a potential treatment target.
Breakthrough lupus treatment could help patients reduce steroid dependency while controlling autoimmune symptoms more effectively.
New research reveals bacteria inside tumors may be sabotaging cancer immunotherapy by weakening the immune response.
Revolutionary treatments are reprogramming faulty immune systems instead of just suppressing them, offering hope for lupus, MS, and arthritis patients.
MIT researchers found a way to program liver cells to boost aging immune systems, doubling T-cell responses to vaccines in older mice.
Stanford researchers found that the Epstein-Barr virus, carried by 19 out of 20 Americans, acts as a key trigger in lupus development by hijacking immune cells.
