Browsing: Immune

ASU researchers used AI to analyze antibodies already present in the blood, uncovering patterns that may reveal a person’s “immune readiness” before vaccination. The findings could eventually help identify who is likely to mount a strong response — and who may need additional protection. Graphic by Jason Drees/ASU

Aging is accompanied by an increased risk of certain diseases, alongside weakened immunity to illnesses that younger individuals might easily overcome. This has raised an important question for researchers, which is why do some people live to a very old age while avoiding major diseases?

Your immune system is your body’s defense against germs. When you are exposed to bacteria, viruses and other germs, your immune system works to fight them off

A new study led by Rockefeller University researchers found that arginine levels may affect how the immune system recognizes cancer cells and virus-infected cells

HealthDay News — Disease-specific immune trajectories are identified years before onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 21 in Gut

Brightly colored vegetables like red cabbage, red bell peppers, and curly kale are loaded with antioxidants such as anthocyanins, carotenoids, and polyphenols, which help fight inflammation and support immune health

“A collaborative team from Weill Cornell Medicine andMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has uncovered a fundamental mechanism that helps the immune system sustain its supply of disease-fighting T cells during chronic illness

Event Hybrid Event Vaccines and Immune Therapies for Chronic Diseases 16 – 17Mar 2027

The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine prevents severe forms of tuberculosis (TB) and is the world’s most widely used vaccine, as well as the oldest vaccine still in use

While GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have been dramatically effective at helping people lose weight in recent years, bone and muscle loss have been noted as side effects