In subjects with multiple aged organs, the death risk increased notably. Having two to four aged organs was associated with a ...

The study is the first to examine the specific cellular changes associated with fire smoke exposure, documenting how smoke can damage the body through the immune system.

Most people think pets just keep us company. But science says that having animals around can change your immune system in ways you might not expect. From early childhood allergy protection to ...

Sneaky parasite evades the human immune system by stripping cells and wearing them as a disguise Parasites are known to infect human cells through a variety of ingenious mechanisms. Many of them ...

How your immune system really ages — research shows aging brings adaptation not decline and reveals ways to maintain immune strength.

Your immune system protects you, but sometimes it overreacts. Learn how to recognize the signs and regain balance.

Ten UCSF graduate students presented their research in accessible, 3-minute talks at the 2025 Grad Slam event. This year’s first-place talk was by Sophia Miliotis on how our immune system uses ...

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Dr. Roger Seheult offers advice on how to stay healthy with these daily practices.

Your immune system defends your body against harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria, using white blood cells, antibodies, and other defenses to maintain health.

Scientists mapped how the human immune system evolves from birth to old age, revealing key changes that influence health, disease resistance, and aging. Their immune age model could help predict ...

When we think about the immune system, we usually associate it with fighting infections. However, a study published in Science by the Champalimaud Foundation reveals a surprising new role. During ...