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.

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Maintaining good overall health is key to living a long life, but we may want to particularly focus on the state of our brain ...

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 ...