Why do immune cells that are supposed to eliminate viruses suddenly turn against our own body? There are instances where ...

It started with wine. Or more precisely, a conversation about it. "My colleagues and I were talking about how some people ...

Temperature is a key physiological factor that determines the speed of immune reactions. While this may seem obvious, it has ...

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 ...

THE HUMAN immune system is full of surprises. Though it has long been known that the body’s internal defences spring into action when an infection-causing intruder—such as a bacterium or virus—is ...