Immunology

by Harrison Ngue Cancer is one of the world’s deadliest diseases, causing nearly 10 million deaths worldwide annually. It begins when cells in the body grow and divide uncontrollably, forming tumors that invade tissues and disrupt normal body…

Using an international collection of nearly 900,000 samples, researchers have probed into the biology behind the fairly common loss of an X chromosome in white blood cells.

Researchers have identified a key protein that is involved in the long-term success of immunotherapy for patients with blood cancers.

Researchers have uncovered a genetic variant that is associated with childhood leukemia disparities in Hispanic-Americans.

by Ya’el Courtneyfigures by Gracyn Mose COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has killed over 1 million Americans from 2020 to 2024. This number is startling, especially considering that the harm of COVID-19 extends beyond loss…

Ever wondered about the connection between your brain, your need to scratch an itch, and the bacteria that grows on you and makes you sick? Harvard Immunologist Isaac Chiu and his lab are coming to Trident Booksellers and Café, this Tuesday, March 12th…

In a new study, researchers have narrowed in on the biological reason that women have higher rates of autoimmune disease than men: a certain molecule found only in cells with more than one X chromosome.

Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease.

by Gizem Terzioglufigures by MJ Park Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, and despite years of research efforts, there is still no cure. However, recent studies have highlighted the…

by Carlos Moralesfigures by Shreya Mantri Our cells perform extraordinary functions using information stored in their genetic material, known as DNA. Changes in DNA, known as mutations, can make cells behave erratically, which may lead to cancer. But…