Passive immunity is protection that comes from another person, for example, when a newborn is temporarily immune to certain diseases because their mother has immunity. The immune system is a ...

NSFC has launched 'Key Program' projects to support leading groups to explore major scientific and technological issues in immunology. For example, one Key Program (1999–2003) investigated the ...

Why are older people more susceptible to infections than younger people? Why do vaccinations sometimes have less of an effect ...

While the brain is an immune-privileged site, numerous immune responses occur in this organ. To better understand the immunology of the brain, researchers study the intricate interplay between ...

The UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and ...