Two new papers uncover IL-17 biology and add to growing evidence that cytokines can influence behavior during illness.

Physicians have long observed a mystifying phenomenon: After a bout of infection or an autoimmune disease flare-up, some ...

The cytokine IL-17 acts on two distinct brain regions – the amygdala and the somatosensory cortex – to exert two divergent ...

Physicians have long observed a mystifying phenomenon: After a bout of infection or an autoimmune disease flare-up, some ...

Researchers have discovered that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines have a persistent effect on the innate immune system. These mechanisms may help the human body to better protect itself against potential ...

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

Researchers at the University of Cologne have found that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines have a lasting impact on the innate ...

Making these evidence-based lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of infections and promote long-term well-being ...

Subscribe for FREE Dengue virus prefers shock-and-awe. Dengue virus pushes dendritic cells to churn out molecules called pro-inflammatory cytokines, which send the immune system into overdrive. The ...

A strong immune system keeps your body protected against harmful foreign pathogens, diseases, and infections and maintains ...