Objective SLE is a systemic autoimmune disease in which the complement system plays a key pathogenic role, yet the ...

Mary Choy, PharmD, BCGP, FASHP, is a pharmacist with board certification in geriatric pharmacotherapy. Supplements that support immune system function may help reduce inflammation in the body. Omega-3 ...

Learn to recognize common skin conditions in dogs, including allergies, ringworm, mange, yeast overgrowth, and alopecia.

Skin, our largest organ, acts as a protective barrier against pathogens that try to invade our bodies while constantly monitoring for potential threats. In the skin's outermost layer, the epidermis, ...

Scientists assumed that one specific immune cell subtype was required for mRNA vaccination to activate the immune system. But ...

Dozens of new discoveries reveal that defenses evolved by bacteria and viruses billions of years ago still define our own ...

Anyone who has weathered a bad stomach bug knows the feeling: a loss of appetite that sets in and lingers, even after the initial illness. For the millions of people around the world who are ...

This review argues that neurodegeneration is shaped not only by toxic protein buildup but also by immune signaling, with ...

Gut bacteria aren’t just passive passengers—they can actively send proteins straight into our cells. Using microscopic injection systems, even harmless microbes can influence immune responses and ...

Scientists have discovered a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, forcing the cells to rewire how they generate energy. This shift makes them more powerful ...