For many conditions including immune-related ones, genetics often explains only a small fraction of the differences between ...

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The field of bacteriophage research is rapidly evolving, offering new perspectives on the complex interplay between phages, bacteria, and host immune ...

Your immune system could weigh 1 to 1.2 kilograms and contain 1.8 trillion cells. “The immune system is a complex system comprising many different cell types with essential functions,” says Ron Milo ...

Getting a flu shot, washing your hands frequently, and keeping distance between you and those who are sick can help you stay healthier this winter. But there’s another way to bolster your immune ...

A new drug being trialed in heart attack patients could reprogram the immune system to prevent inflammation and heart damage ...

As humanity prepares for longer missions beyond Earth, scientists are uncovering unsettling truths about how space reshapes ...

Aimee Pugh Bernard, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (THE CONVERSATION) Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that ...

Gearing up for a race may affect your immune system, but you can stay healthy with these tips until you arrive at the start ...