Our immune system works around the clock to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful germs. It also helps repair damaged tissues after injuries. One of its most important defense tools is ...

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas.

Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system development and has long-lasting effects on immune system health in mice, according ...

In the previous article, I introduced antibodies. Antibodies can bind to pathogens and mark them as 'the enemy'. However, in reality, antibodies themselves cannot eat or directly destroy pathogens. So ...

The number of C4A gene copies is associated with the risk of schizophrenia in genome-wide association studies of individuals with European ancestry. Higher C4A gene expression is associated with ...

Nasal vaccines aim to create both local and systemic immunityAI generated image For decades, scientists have been trying to develop vaccines that stop infections right where they begin, in the nose ...

The human body has three primary lines of defense to fight against foreign invaders, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. The immune system’s three lines of defense include physical and chemical ...

C3G and IC-MPGN can be difficult to diagnose because they are so rare and their symptoms are vague and nonspecific. A kidney biopsy is considered the gold standard and usually needed to confirm the ...

Although many things can affect your individual prognosis, about half of all patients will reach kidney failure within 10 years of their diagnosis and need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Even after ...