The SCG2 hormone allows tumors to suppress immune defenses, opening up a new therapeutic avenue against cancer.

The human body’s defensive lineup is impressive—from made-to-order antibodies to natural-born killers. Here’s how it wards off sickness in every season. When pathogens invade our bodies—in the form of ...

Scientists uncover the mechanism by which cells mark the protein cGAS for degradation, which is critical in preventing the immune system from mistakenly attacking the body's own tissues. A microscopic ...

Rochester, Minn. — The immune system is meant to protect the body from infection and disease. But with age, it can become less capable of doing so. However, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that ...

If the COVID-19 pandemic has done one thing, it’s made us all more familiar with some of the important players in the immune system. Antibodies, B cells, and T cells are among the best known parts of ...

While no single food will make or break how you fare during cold and flu season or any season, one in particular provides immunity benefits. "Mushrooms are helpful as part of a balanced diet, which ...

In a breakthrough that could reshape cancer immunotherapy, researchers from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and international partners have discovered a way to boost the immune system’s cancer-fighting ...

There is no magic pill or supplement. But several lifestyle interventions are backed by compelling research. I’ve noticed I’m getting more colds as I get older. What can I do to give my immune system ...

CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company, today announced that Executive Chairman and Global Chief Scientific and Medical Officer ...

Catching a few infections every year is perfectly normal. Here’s when to ask your physician for further testing. Q: How do I know the state of my immune system? Can I get it tested, and how do I ...