#immune system

Researchers are exploring novel strategies to help the immune system produce broadly neutralizing antibodies.

Fred Hutch study suggests certain immune cells are the source of antibodies that attack donated organs.

Several mechanisms may play a role, including persistent virus and ongoing immune dysregulation.

Balyn Zaro, PhD, studies genetic differences in the innate immune system and how they can impact the effectiveness of the meds we take.

Microorganisms in the gut influence how the body responds to common cancer treatments, including immunotherapy.

Novel therapies, improved technologies and a better understanding of the immune system could yield broad dividends.

Researchers showed that B cells evolve after COVID-19 vaccination to help improve protection against SARS-CoV-2 over time.

A blood test and a smartwatch activity tracker helped predict how quickly hip replacement surgery patients recuperated.

Mononucleosis in teens may precipitate MS that remains undiagnosed for many years after the infection strikes.

Pthalates in personal care products are associated with premature death from all causes.

Evidence is growing that contracting SARS-CoV-2 is generally as effective as vaccination at preventing COVID-19.

Hospital-diagnosed infections of youth between ages 11 and 19 are associated with an elevated risk of developing MS.

What protects most children from becoming seriously ill? And why does that protection sometimes fail?

About half of people hospitalized with COVID-19 had antibodies that could mistakenly attack the body’s own proteins and tissues.

The immune system has a natural ability to shut down cells that grow out of control, but cancer has many ways to get around these defenses.

Experts call for heightened precautions and better, more intensive therapies for COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems.