The link between these diseases is immunity, and loss of immune functions may explain the age-associated incidence of such diseases by reduced immunosurveillance, polyfunctionality or regulation.

Lupus: A systemic disease that affects the skin, kidneys, joints, and other organs. Type 1 Diabetes: The immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Multiple Sclerosis (MS ...

As we age, maintaining a strong immune system becomes more difficult than ever. Our bodies naturally change, and one of the most significant shifts is in our immune response. With age, the immune ...

The immune system comprises two immunity strategies: the innate and the acquired (adaptive) immune system. The innate immune system provides general protection from pathogens and must react quickly.

Understanding the immune response to a persistent pathogen Date: March 28, 2025 Source: University of Pennsylvania Summary: Researchers show that the immune system can recognize and control the ...

which trigger an immune response if they make their way into tissues and organs. The researchers found that the activation of NLRP3 and AIM2 inflammasomes - proteins in immune cells that detect ...

By using tiny, naturally occurring particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs), they have created a way to boost the body's immune system to fight tumors more effectively. This breakthrough ...

Researchers have successfully developed nerve grafts, currently being trialed as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, that are invisible to the body’s immune system, according to a new study.

New research from The University of Manchester may reshape our understanding of what happens to the immune system when we fast. Funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council ...