Dozens of new discoveries reveal that defenses evolved by bacteria and viruses billions of years ago still define our own ...

An innovative gene-editing strategy could establish a new way for the body to manufacture therapeutic proteins—including ...

Scientists have discovered a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, forcing the cells to rewire how they generate energy. This shift makes them more powerful ...

The immune system's B cells create antibodies that can mount a response against just about anything—either destroying a ...

New research shows that dialing down an overactive immune sensor can restore tissue health in severe genetic disorders, ...

Several liver transplant recipients have stayed off anti-rejection drugs for at least three years following an experimental ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh gave transplant recipients certain immune cells from their organ donors. It ...

The CRISPR-Cas gene-editing system has long been the focus of research as a promising tool in genome editing. However, the ...

The CRISPR-Cas gene-editing system has long been the focus of research as a promising tool in genome editing. However, the emphasis has been on its underlying mechanisms and nucleases. In contrast, ...

Shingles isn’t just a painful rash and nerve pain. It’s also linked with a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events, ...

Swap caffeine jitters for holistic health. Biologists and nutritionists explain the real benefits of mushroom coffee for ...

Somewhere inside every human cell, a molecular alarm system watches for DNA that does not belong. When it spots a viral ...