Researchers at the University of Cologne and University Hospital Cologne have determined that the novel mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines not only induce acquired immune responses such as antibody ...

A single nerve injury can quietly reshape the immune system across the entire body. Preclinical research from McGill ...

The concept of vaccination was first developed in the 19th century when Dr. Edward Jenner made the observation that milkmaids ...

The immune system can work in two ways: the innate immune system reacts to any foreign invaders that are identified by immune cells that look for such pathogens; but the acquired or adaptive immune ...

From vitamin C to your microbiome and mindset, the latest science of immunity is often counterintuitive. Here's how to give ...

Mammalian immunity has long been thought to rely solely on proteins and specialized immune cells. However, a newly proposed concept—RNA immunity—is reshaping this perspective. In a recent publication ...

Herd immunity is important because it defines when a whole community is protected. That includes people who haven't caught the disease, people who had the illness and recovered, and people who got a ...

As governments the world over seek ways to jumpstart economic activity, one proposal is a so-called “immunity passport” that would allow certain people who test positive for COVID-19 antibodies to ...

Optimizing immunity requires a holistic approach. A well-balanced diet that includes the best foods for immune system health can help.

Mushrooms have always had an aura of special power about them. People all over the world have used them as medicine in the treatment of infection, lung disease, cancer, and other conditions for ...