The immune system’s first encounter with a virus or vaccine establishes a “starting template” that shapes its response to new ...

Inherited diseases of metabolism and immunity have more in common than previously recognized, according to a new study. The findings point to a new set of metabolic genes that are important for the ...

Science has many historic examples of accidental discoveries that changed the world. In the modern laboratory, such moments continue to pave the way for scientific advances. “It was pure serendipity, ...

Researchers have discovered natural cellular molecules that drive critical plant immune responses. These compounds have all the hallmarks of being small messengers tailored by plants to turn on key ...

Two years into the pandemic, figuring out Covid immunity is more muddled than ever before. Just about any community has some combination of the following: people who were infected early on but have ...

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.