Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the GI tract. The two major types of IBD are Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Whereas in UC inflammation ...

Researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a human gene, the protein PARP14, plays a role in regulating interferon, part of the body's innate immune system. Their study, appearing in the ...

Background: Among patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) evaluated in our clinic, there appears to be a subset that can be clinically distinguished from other ASD children because of frequent ...

Clinical research has long focused on ways to harness the actions of the immune system. From vaccines to immunotherapies, researchers have used their knowledge of the immune system to develop ...

The innate immune system constitutes the first line of defence in periodontal tissues, integrating physical barriers, cellular sentinels and soluble mediators to maintain oral health. The gingival ...

Neutrophils are a cornerstone of the innate immune response and a primary source of myeloperoxidase (MPO), a heme-containing enzyme historically ...

Scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria. The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body's natural defense against pathogens. This substance fights against bacteria and parasites ...

Inherited diseases of metabolism and immunity have more in common than previously recognized, according to a new study published in the journal Science Immunology. The findings point to a new set of ...

New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, misfolded proteins in the brain best known ...

SARS-CoV-2 has an enzyme that can counteract a cell's innate defense mechanism against viruses, explaining why it is more infectious than the previous SARS and MERS-causing viruses. The discovery may ...

New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, mis-folded protein in the brain best known ...