The immune system is the body’s tool for ... that will attack invaders from day one. This innate immunity includes the external barriers of our body — the first line of defense against ...

Why are older people more susceptible to infections than younger people? Why do vaccinations sometimes have less of an effect ...

Researchers suggest discoveries may lead to new strategies for treating skin diseases, inflammation, diabetes, and age-related conditions.

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 ...

The new study highlights the key role in this process of a protein called Mincle, expressed in cells of the innate immune ...

Asthma is classically considered a disorder of the immune system. People with the disease ... Apart from providing a physical barrier, the pulmonary epithelium is immunologically active.

PARP7 is a mono-ADP-ribosyl transferase (mono-ART) which has recently gained attention due to its emerging role as a negative ...