Local immune cell coordination in the lung reveals a new layer of defense

When a virus enters the lungs, the immune system has to react fast. The lung maintains its own community of immune cells ...
University of California, San Francisco

Scientists Create Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells Right in the Body

UCSF scientists found a precise way to turn on cancer-fighting immune cells inside the body. This more potent form of CAR-T ...
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4 ways to improve your immune system

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

Wheat's immune system uses novel protein complex, study finds

Plant immunity is largely initiated at the cellular level, with each cell capable of autonomous detection and response, while ...
Rolling Out

When your immune system works too hard on the wrong things

Your immune system is like an incredibly sophisticated security team, constantly patrolling your body for threats and neutralizing them before they can cause harm. When it’s working properly, this ...