The average human has about 1.8 trillion immune cells. These cells patrol the body for bacteria, viruses, cancers, and other threats. Vaccines enhance this security system by teaching our immune cells ...

Scientists have discovered a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, forcing the cells to rewire how they generate energy. This shift makes them more powerful ...

The immune system is designed to protect us against viruses and bacteria. In autoimmune diseases, however, the immune system ...

Measles can induce immune amnesia, a phenomenon that eliminates acquired immunity to other infectious diseases.

Statistics show clear differences in the population's immune system according to sex: men are more susceptible to infections ...

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 ...

A healthy immune system is one of the keys to a healthy life. It’s what protects your body from infection. If your immune ...

As humanity sets its sights on returning to the Moon and venturing to Mars, protecting the travelers who make the journey is a big challenge. A new guide to the emerging field of “astroimmunology” ...