At the surface, the immune response to a flu virus is simple. Some cells recognize the pathogen and send a signal to the ...

University of Southern California researchers have found a way to rebrand this oft-embarrassing sore subject by genetically modifying HSV-1 and administering it to patients with treatment-resistant, ...

The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most common and persistent human viruses in the world, according to the CDC.

Titer tests are what's used "to help you determine if you currently have immunity to certain diseases due to past infection or vaccination,” says Dr. Alison Mitzner, a New York board-certified ...

Scientists are developing all sorts of potential new treatments to tackle the most difficult cancer cases—including some that ...

People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus's impact on the ...

The researchers discovered that STING, an immune molecule meant to protect the brain, may actually be making things worse as ...

In the ongoing fight against HIV, scientists have taken a new step toward long-term control of the virus. Researchers have ...

The elephant vaccine closely resembles other mRNA vaccines made for humans. mRNA packed in lipid nanoparticles carries ...

Learn how nutrition directly impacts your immune system with expert tips from Dr. David Heber. Discover key nutrients like ...

Most people don’t think about the spleen when they get vaccinated, but this small organ plays a key role in the immune system. Located under the ribcage on the left ...