Immune System
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An immunologist explains why the immune system works best when balanced, not 'boosted'
By Aimee Pugh Bernard published
Disease can arise both when immune cells are too active and when they're not active enough.

Immune System: Diseases, Disorders & Function
By Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated
The job of the immune system is to protect against disease.

Scientists finally have proof of mysterious immune cell in humans
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The existence of these cells was hotly debated.

How 'Spider-Man' and 'Pac-Man' immune cells team up to fight invasive bacteria
By Nicoletta Lanese published
You might not see this germ-fighting duo in the next superhero blockbuster, but they work wonders in the immune system.

Chemical found in 1,000 processed foods may harm the immune system
By Ashley P. Taylor published
The food preservative is found in Pop-Tarts, Cheez-Its and many other processed foods.

What are antibodies?
By Tia Ghose published
These Y-shaped molecules can precisely target and neutralize viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders.

World's Oldest People May Have Supercharged Immune Cells
By Stephanie Pappas published
People who live to 110 seem to have unusually high levels of a rare immune cell.

Washing Machines May Sometimes Harbor Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Report Says
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study suggests that washing machines can sometimes harbor drug-resistant bacteria.
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