As the crisp autumn air sets in and leaves turn to shades of red and gold, many of us eagerly anticipate the seasonal delights that come with the autumn and winter months. But, for some, these seasons ...

Inflammation represents a long-conserved biological process characterized by the release of chemical messengers that regulate the immune response. When the body faces an injury or infection, the ...

Warmer temperatures bring out ticks that spread diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But another ...

Study reveals that moderate fever temperatures (39°C) improve metabolism, proliferation, and effector function of CD4 T cells while reducing regulatory T cell suppression. Study: Subset-specific ...

Around one in five Irish people now suffer from hay fever. Our experts explain the immune system shift and share strategies for minimising symptoms ...

FRANKFURT. Louse-borne relapsing fever is caused by the spirochete bacterium Borrelia recurrentis, which is transmitted by body lice (not head lice). The disease was first described by Hippocrates ...

Researchers show how specific immune cells are activated by the vaccine -- an important starting point for the development of new vaccines. Researchers show how specific immune cells are activated by ...

The yellow fever vaccination using the live-attenuated YF17D vaccine is one of the most effective immunizations available. A single dose provides long-lasting protection against the disease. Due to ...