In the midst of pandemic upheaval, researchers have gained fundamental insights about how the body fends off infections.

"Who are you?" This question, in its many variations, is almost inevitable in school applications, job interviews or introspective moments. We spend years, perhaps our entire lives, unraveling the ...

In a study published today (October 20) in Science Translational Medicine, researchers show that these cells, the most abundant in circulation, also alert the immune system to the presence of bacteria ...

Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Working with an international team, researchers ...

“In the beginning, part of the reason you feel sick is because your first line of defense, the innate immune system, is trying to buy as much time as possible for the adaptive immune system.” It is ...