A new study of wild bats reveals that an animal's immune system is shaped by more than its need to fight infections. Researchers from the University of Maryland have found that sex, age and ...

Your lymphatic system controls immunity, absorbs key vitamins and has no pump. Most people have no idea how much it does.

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.

Louse-borne relapsing fever is caused by the spirochete bacterium Borrelia recurrentis, which is transmitted by body lice (not head lice). The disease was first described by Hippocrates (460-370 BC).

FILE - President Donald Trump arrives at Leesburg Executive Airport on Marine One in Leesburg, Va., Thursday, April 24, 2025, en route to Trump National Golf Club Washington DC in Sterling, Va. (AP ...

The complement system bridges innate and adaptive immunity, orchestrating immune surveillance and maintaining tissue homeostasis. This review summarizes the role of the complement system in ...

Managing complement 3 glomerulopathy involves several treatment options aimed at slowing disease progression and protecting kidney function. These may include blood pressure control, steroids, ...

Supporting your immune system is a year-round job. For when it feels like your morning glass of OJ or zinc supplement isn’t cutting it, consider the humble egg: The refrigerator staple is a ...

DCE-MRI, which aims to 'quantify BBB breakdown' as seen in research papers, is currently at the research stage in Japan and not yet applied clinically, but there is hope that it will help clarify some ...

The complement system in teleost fish constitutes a cornerstone of innate defence, integrating classical, lectin and alternative activation routes to eliminate pathogens and shape inflammatory ...