But now, scientists at UC San Francisco may have found a more precise way to dial it down. The technology uses engineered T ...

"When we surgically place an implant into a human, there will always be an immune response and there's a chance the implant ...

Recent advances in immunotherapy research have revealed crucial roles for new immune cells in combating cancer, leading to ...

When the immune system overreacts and starts attacking the body, the only option may be to shut the entire system down and risk developing infections ...

A basic function of cells is that they act in response to their environments. It makes sense, then, that a goal of scientists ...

Receptors are cellular components that trigger internal changes based on external signals. Researchers have built a new synthetic receptor with incredibly broad potential to program cell activity, ...

Immune cells have a surprising and critical role in controlling movement and bridging neural activity with metabolic demands, ...

Macrophages, immune cells typically known for fighting infections, have been discovered to play a vital role in controlling movement and linking neural activity with metabolic demands.

Synthetic suppressor T cells could improve treatment for organ transplants, type 1 diabetes, and other autoimmune conditions.

Specially packaged DNA secreted by tumor cells can trigger an immune response that inhibits the metastatic spread of the ...

Visiting a haunted house could have a chilling effect on the immune system. According to new research, a jumpscare might be a ...