Scientists at UC Davis discovered a small genetic difference that could explain why humans are more prone to certain cancers ...

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

When ocrelizumab became the first FDA-approved treatment for early forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2017, it offered ...

Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components of cells. But scientists are increasingly ...

A collaborative team from Penn Medicine and Penn Engineering has uncovered the mathematical principles behind a ...

Misbehaving T cells light up long before Parkinson’s symptoms show, zeroing in on vulnerable brain proteins. Their early ...

New research from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has uncovered an evolutionary change that may explain why certain ...

A study led by a global research consortium offers new hope for patients with mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease.

The innate immune system is the body's first line of defense against pathogens and foreign substances. An essential component ...

Scientists have identified a biological ‘switch' that prevents the immune system from attacking healthy cells. This discovery could revolutionize treatments for autoimmune diseases, which affect ...

Immune tolerance in peripheral CD4 + T cells is cooperatively regulated by PD-1 and CD73 A healthy immune system is tolerant to self-antigens while maintaining responsiveness to foreign threats.