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Women have 4 times men's rate of autoimmune disease. The X chromosome may be to blame.A "complex" that regulates gene activity in people with two X chromosomes may predispose them to autoimmune disease, a new study hints.
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Why is snot sticky?The glue-like mucus in your nose plays an important role in your immune system.
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Inflammation is a 'mismatch between our evolutionary history and modern environment,' says immunologist Ruslan MedzhitovIn this interview, immunologist Ruslan Medzhitov explains how fundamental inflammation is, why it often goes wrong, and whether there's anything we can do about chronic inflammation.
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'If you don't have inflammation, then you'll die': How scientists are reprogramming the body's natural superpowerFeature Inflammation can be both a superhero and a villain, depending on the context. Rather than eliminating it completely, new treatments are trying to redirect it.
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An immunologist explains why the immune system works best when balanced, not 'boosted'Disease can arise both when immune cells are too active and when they're not active enough.
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Immune System: Diseases, Disorders & FunctionThe job of the immune system is to protect against disease.
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Scientists finally have proof of mysterious immune cell in humansThe existence of these cells was hotly debated.
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How 'Spider-Man' and 'Pac-Man' immune cells team up to fight invasive bacteriaYou might not see this germ-fighting duo in the next superhero blockbuster, but they work wonders in the immune system.
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Chemical found in 1,000 processed foods may harm the immune systemThe food preservative is found in Pop-Tarts, Cheez-Its and many other processed foods.
