Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Researchers have found that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have ...

Autoimmune diseases are widespread and notoriously difficult to treat. In part, this is because why the immune system attacks its own tissues in patients with these conditions remains poorly ...

The emergence of autoimmune phenomena during and after SARS-CoV-2 infection has been recognised as a significant contributor to disease severity and long-term complications. Patients with COVID-19 ...

Evidence is emerging that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may have an autoimmune component — a finding that, if confirmed, could shape the development of new therapies and prognostic tools.

Microscopic particles left behind by vaginal mesh could continue to trigger the immune system to attack healthy tissue even after the material has been removed, according to researchers. Experts ...

B cells have enormous potential in the field of immunotherapy. By engineering B cells to express specific antibodies, researchers can use them as an alternative to vaccines for infectious diseases and ...

Around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. About half of patients die within 14 to 18 months of being diagnosed, usually due to breathing failure. The ...

Share on Pinterest Is vitamin D deficiency in early life to blame for the development of some autoimmune conditions? Image credit: Annie Otzen/Getty Images. Vitamin D deficiency, especially in early ...