Mucosal tissues, including the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and skin, are crucial barriers against external pathogens. Beyond their physical barrier function, mucosal membranes foster a symbiotic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicine Recent discoveries point to the importance of innate ...

The innate immune system plays a crucial role in regulating host-microbe interactions, and especially in providing protection against pathogens that invade the mucosa. Using an intestinal infection ...

An SOS signals a call for immediate action during an emergency to request a need for protection. The immune system, a network of defense mechanisms, enhances protection to recover the body's internal ...

Immuno-oncology is an evolving field of study on the role of the immune system in cancer initiation and growth. This introductory module describes the purpose of the human immune system, components of ...

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) observe that a new subset of B lymphocytes generates a crucial immune response to promote the clearance of microbes Tokyo, Japan- An SOS ...

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Sloan Kettering Institute investigator Dr. Ming Li's lab is working to harness the power of the immune system against cancer. Investigator Ming Li, PhD, has dedicated his career to understanding the ...