A newly characterized neural circuit enables the brain to sense and monitor inflammatory responses in the body, and in turn shape the course of the immune reaction. Artificial activation of components ...

Alveolar macrophages are immune cells that live in the tiny air sacs of the lungs. Under normal conditions, these cells act ...

Living with a peanut allergy means navigating a world where a single bite could turn deadly. For the estimated 1.2 million Americans who face this reality daily, understanding how to respond when ...

How can trillions of microbes live in our gut without causing a massive immune reaction? Scientists have been researching this question for years, and we are learning more about how the gut microbiome ...

Research from Radboud university medical center shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's immune response to microorganisms. During the lockdown, ...