Innate immune response may predict COVID-19 severity
COVID-19 disease severity seems to be affected by the characteristics of white blood cells called granulocytes, which are part of …
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Off-target immune response could predict COVID-19 severity
The presence of special immune system defense molecules, called autoimmune antibodies, has been strongly tied to how poorly people fare …
Immune response to COVID-19 may be proportional to illness severity, duration
People who have had severe or long-lasting cases of COVID-19 are more likely to have high levels of an important …
Study reveals how immune cells can be trained to fight infections
The body’s immune cells naturally fight off viral and bacterial microbes and other invaders, but they can also be reprogrammed …
Latest data on immune response to COVID-19 reinforces need for vaccination
New research has found that previous infection, whether it was symptomatic or asymptomatic, does not necessarily protect you long-term from …
These Mistakes Are Weakening Your Immune System- Get Rid of These Bad Habits Today
With COVID-19 cases rising with each passing day, having a good immune system holds immense importance. Sure, it might be just …
Double duty: Gut’s immune system helps regulate food processing, too
The small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life …
Immune cells found in the brain are behind the depression experienced in inflammation
Special immune cells found in the brain, microglia, play a key role in the processes that make you feel uneasy …
Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses
Scientists have shown that two species of seasonal human coronavirus related to SARS-CoV-2 can evolve in certain proteins to escape …
What makes psoriasis sore: Novel role of immune system in the disease
More than 130 million people around the globe suffer from psoriasis vulgaris, a chronic condition characterized by skin inflammation, scales, …
Giving the immune system a double boost against cancer
Cancer immunotherapies, which empower patients’ immune systems to eliminate tumors, are revolutionizing cancer treatment. Many patients respond well to these …
Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer
Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like …
6 foods you can eat to boost your immune system, because gut health is really important
Add these foods to your diet to support your immune system, mood and energy, all via your gut. Delving into …
Mild to severe: Immune system holds clues to virus reaction
One of COVID-19’s scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die—and …
Scientists discover how immune cells mobilize to fight infection
Scientists have shed light on how immune cells navigate to the lymph nodes, where they help to fight off harmful …
Even in the worst COVID-19 cases, the body launches immune cells to fight back
A new study from researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) and Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC) shows …
5 ways nutrition could help your immune system fight off the coronavirus
The coronavirus presents many uncertainties, and none of us can completely eliminate our risk of getting COVID-19. But one thing …
Unique immune cell could help stop breast cancer
A unique type of immune cell has been discovered in human breast tissue, and breast cancer patients with more of …