Immune cell-derived neurotransmitters act in autocrine and paracrine modes to regulate tissue homeostasis and modulate disease progression in autoimmune disorders, cancer progression and infectious ...

Recent immunology research has unveiled the complex relationship between vitamin D and immune system function. This vital nutrient is involved in the development and function of the immune system, ...

Brain tissue analysis of an animal model has revealed the potential role of immune system dysfunction in the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Published April 15, 2025 in the Journal ...

A new review article highlights the powerful influence of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating natural killer (NK) cells, revealing promising opportunities to enhance immune responses and ...

LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles. It plays a role in innate immunity, inflammation regulation and anticancer responses.

Alveolar macrophages are immune cells that live in the tiny air sacs of the lungs. Under normal conditions, these cells act as guardians, keeping the lungs healthy, supporting breathing, and ...

Herd immunity occurs when enough people in a group are immune to a specific infection that it cannot spread easily from person to person. Vaccination programs have been successful in creating herd ...

When you catch a cold or the flu, the misery you feel isn’t just from the invading virus. Instead, your body’s own immune ...

Many modern cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, depend on activating killer T cells to recognise and destroy tumours.

A child's first few years lay the foundation for lifelong health, learning, and wellbeing. Nutrition during this period plays a defining role in strengthening immunity, supporting healthy growth, and ...