Immunologists from the Institute have been the first to uncover a role for a family of RNA binding proteins in the function ...

The immune system faces the daunting task of swiftly identifying, from an extraordinarily diverse pool of T-cells, those that can specifically recognize a given pathogen.

Blocking a single protein boosts T cell metabolism and tumor-fighting strength. The discovery could lead to next-generation ...

B cells help activate T cells, but also produce antibodies against infections. These B or plasma cells work to neutralize foreign substances and allow the body to maintain homeostasis. Both T and B ...

Researchers found that bioengineered CAR-T cells when mixed with other immune cells can "donate" proteins, suggesting possible new avenues for therapies.

Invariant T cells, including mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells, invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and certain γδ T cell subsets, represent a unique arm of the immune system ...

In a new study, researchers from the University of Chicago discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid best known ...

For years, scientists have hoped to harness the immune system to attack cancer using a group of drugs known as CD40 agonist ...

The immune system protects the body against invading pathogens, cancer, and allergens. However, some people may notice that these defenses perform slightly under par when the seasons change. Why does ...

The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a ...

Borrowing a cancer cell’s disguise, scientists shielded insulin-producing cells from attack by the immune system, a breakthrough that could pave the way for targeted type 1 diabetes treatments ...

For years, doctors and scientists have tracked how space changes the human body. Astronauts often come back with weaker ...