To make the therapy safer and more adaptable, UChicago researchers developed a new “split” system called GA1CAR. This uses ...

A Czech scientist has contributed to understanding the function of the thymus—the training center of the immune system. T ...

When pathogens enter our cells as part of an infection, our body will trigger a programmed cell death known as "pyroptosis" ...

T cell therapies have revolutionized cancer treatment—but so far, their success has been largely limited to blood cancers. Solid tumors, which account for around 90% of all adult cancers, remain a ...

In many cells of the human body, hair-like protrusions known as cilia act as antennae, allowing cells to receive signals from ...

A new method developed by scientists could soon make liver disease treatment easier and more effective—without a transplant.

Boost your brainpower and keep it young with simple exercises! Neuroscientist Robert Lowe reveals how resistance training, dual-task workouts, and leg ...

For kids with the condition, day-to-day activities like going to school or playing with friends can lead to life-threatening ...

An international team of researchers reports that the immune cells of older adults with a history of endurance training are more effective at combating inflammation. Regular physical activity not only ...

Scientists uncovered how the amino acid leucine enhances mitochondrial efficiency by preserving crucial proteins that drive ...

Kidneys are one of the most important organs of the body, that filter waste and toxins, and keep us healthy. With age, poor ...

In the fight against disease, programmed cell death - also known as apoptosis - is a key protective function of the body. It ...