The Nobel-prize season always kicks off with the award for physiology or medicine, which highlights work in fields such as genetics, cell biology and evolution. This year’s award went to three ...

Researchers have developed a new class of antibodies that amplify the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. By clustering ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

A new study shows human immune systems differ across populations, raising new questions for medicine and global drug research ...

As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA ...

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded the prize for research showing how the body regulates its immune responses. By Gina Kolata and Ali Watkins Mary E. Brunkow, Fred ...

It's true that vitamin C can give your immune system a boost, but when it comes to treating or preventing colds, things get a ...

The human body’s defensive lineup is impressive—from made-to-order antibodies to natural-born killers. Here’s how it wards off sickness in every season. When pathogens invade our bodies—in the form of ...

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School offers a new view of how the immune system responds to organ ...

As the body ages, so does the immune system. The immune system usually becomes less effective in older age, a process known as immunosenescence. This can increase the risk of: While you can’t prevent ...

The immune system provides constant surveillance for the body, aiming to spot and eliminate disease-causing microbes or ...

As winter looms on the horizon, so do viruses and bacteria prepared to usher in annual colds and flu. The immune system is the first line of defense against these types of viral infections and ...