A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new study has found.

A revolutionary approach to immune therapy has emerged: engineered immune cells that protect healthy tissue without ...

Developing effective treatments and understanding how the mechanism of the immune system have always been challenging for ...

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.” Experts ...

Guillain Barré Syndrome overview: symptoms, causes, treatment, and potential complications, including recent outbreak in Pune ...

Although GBS cannot always be prevented, maintaining a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of infections and support nerve ...

OCD is a relatively common disorder that arises in childhood, but some subtypes are signs of a brain in distress. Learn more ...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an uncommon, rare neurological condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the ... history of preceding C. jejuni infection may present with diarrhea ...

Think of it this way — the human body is a kingdom which is healthy, prosperous and functions peacefully. Every once in a while, invaders from the pat ...

Bickerstaff’s Brainstem Encephalitis is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder which affects a crucial part of the brain ...

Now, new research identifies specific gut cell types that communicate with T cells—prompting them to tolerate, attack ... the immune system's tolerance mechanisms. "The worm infection induces ...