immune system

Researchers discover a previously unappreciated role of sensory nerves in detecting pathogens and boosting the immune response required for viral clearance.

Depleting an aberrant cell population in the bone marrow could boost the immune system’s response to pathogens such as COVID and influenza.

Researchers have discovered that COVID-19 patients with low levels of cortisol—a hormone that regulates inflammation—are more likely to develop long COVID.

Researchers have discovered and characterized new types of immune cells in the thymus, a small gland found in the space between our lungs.

by Garrett Dunlapgraphics by Shreya Mantri If you ever doubt how special you are, consider that one of the world’s most sophisticated security forces works non-stop to protect you and you alone. Once a threat to your safety is identified, a highly…

by Haim Mooregraphics by MacKenzie Mauger When you get sick or injured, you will usually notice redness, heat, swelling, and pain. These symptoms are, interestingly, not the result of the pathogen or damage themselves, but rather of the reaction of…

Researchers at the University of Calgary identified the cells that may be responsible for the formation of surgical scar tissue.

A link is found between the fungal population in a human’s gut and the immune system’s response to fungal infections. This sheds light on potential preventative treatments against these dangerous fungal infections.

What do arthritis and COVID-19 have in common? A name that's all too familiar? An immune system gone haywire? Possibly more?

by Haim Moorefigures by Rebecca Senft How familiar are you with your immune system? You might be aware of its role in protection from external threats, but what if I told you that it does a lot more behind the scenes? New research is shedding light on…