Scripps Research scientists have developed a new class of drug compounds that reduce harmful inflammation while leaving the ...

Immunosuppressants are a class of medications that inhibit or decrease immune system activity. They can help treat certain autoimmune conditions or reduce the risk of the body rejecting an organ or ...

The intestinal immune system plays a pivotal role in maintaining mucosal homeostasis, acting as the interface between environmental stimuli, host epithelial ...

Herd immunity occurs when enough people in a group are immune to a specific infection that it cannot spread easily from person to person. Vaccination programs have been successful in creating herd ...

The human immune system is one of the body’s most complex and fascinating defence mechanisms. It works tirelessly to protect us from infections, bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. While ...