This Collection invites research on the role and mechanisms of barrier function in the immune response, how this response is modulated, and novel treatment strategies.

Find out what you need to know about the integumentary system and discover how it may affect your health.

"This is a major fundamental discovery, which changes our conception of the involvement of cell proliferation in the constitution and maintenance of our immune system." ...

What are the Immunological Functions of Erythrocytes? Erythrocytes are recently being identified as vital modulators of the innate immune system.

Discover how vitamin D influences immune system development, particularly in T cell function, and its role in autoimmune disease prevention.

Scientists have identified a biological ‘switch’ that prevents the immune system from attacking healthy cells. This discovery could revolutionize treatments for autoimmune diseases, which ...

If immune system function is affected by underlying conditions, such as thyroid issues, infections, and autoimmunity, then drainage alone may not address the root cause.

Miniature models of the brain have revealed a "previously unappreciated" role of microglia, a type of cell found within the ...

Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system's ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue University's W. Andy Tao and his associates have developed a new way to study ...

The vagus nerve functions as a communication channel that links the brain to the gut system. The brain receives chemical signals from the gut which re ...

Evidence suggests that there may be fluctuations in a person's immune system throughout their menstrual cycle. Learn more here.