Immunology

A high-sugar diet rendered flies susceptible to infections through distinct mechanisms.

Better formulations and mucosal immunity models could soon make immunization through the nose a reality.

Microfluidic technology enables high-throughput, droplet-based antibody discovery in fully human antibody mice.

Researchers mapped the landscape of healthy immune cells from childhood through adulthood.

From manipulating host molecules to concealing their presence in the host’s body, microbes employ a wide range of tactics to dodge immune detection.

David Furman uses computational power, collaborations, and cosmic inspiration to tease apart the role of the immune system in aging.

On the battleground of the human body, microbes use every skill to mask, infiltrate, manipulate, and evade the immune radar.

Homologous defense proteins in archaea and eukaryotes point to these early prokaryotes' role in the immune system of modern complex organisms.

Pseudomonas infections are tough to treat, but a new study reveals a chemical they use to subdue macrophages, suggesting new therapeutic avenues.

The SmartChip ND system meets laboratories’ needs for flexibility, scalability, efficiency, and affordability.

From daycares to indoor gardens, scientists are bringing nature back into cities to improve immune regulation.

Researchers need a comprehensive toolbox for infectious disease research as they race against the next pandemic.

Specialized neurons in the brainstem and vagus nerve provide potential therapeutic targets for treating inflammatory disorders.

A new algorithm detects when immunotherapies create surges of T cell responses in melanoma patients.

This handbook is designed to empower both new and seasoned flow cytometry users who are curious about the unique capabilities of HTS cytometry.

In neonatal mice, the neurotransmitter serotonin mobilizes immune cells that promote tolerance to antigens.

Carola Vinuesa’s research has illuminated the genetics of lupus and helped to exonerate a mother falsely accused of murdering her four children. 

Scientists brewed recombinant human antibodies that take the sting out of the European black widow’s toxin.

A combinatorial approach enabled researchers to develop antibodies with improved catch-and-release abilities against snake venom toxins.