A common reason cited for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19—especially among the young and healthy—is "I trust my immune system" or some variation of that line. The same goes for those who have already had the virus ...
Sep 13, 2021
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Immune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss "self" proteins on donor cells, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of JASN. A better understanding ...
Jul 22, 2021
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The immune system is a complex balancing act; if it overreacts or underreacts to foreign molecules, there can be serious health consequences.
May 20, 2021
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If there's one take-home message for the general public about the coronavirus vaccines approved in the U.S., it's that they are remarkably effective.
May 20, 2021
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Why most people who get COVID have mild symptoms or none at all while some become severely ill is still a mystery—a mystery that scientists are urgently trying to solve.
Jan 25, 2021
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Most ventilation systems in schools and offices are just not up to the job when it comes to helping curb the spread of COVID-19.
Nov 23, 2020
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One of the conspiracy theories that have plagued attempts to keep people informed during the pandemic is the idea that the coronavirus was created in a laboratory. But the vast majority of scientists who have studied the ...
Jul 14, 2020
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Preeclampsia is globally a leading cause of illness and deaths among mothers and their babies. This severe pregnancy disorder occurs in up to five percent of all pregnancies.
Jul 14, 2020
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Glioblastomas are the most common malignant brain tumors in adults. Treatment options are extremely limited and usually not effective, leading to death for most patients within 12-18 months of diagnosis.
Jul 9, 2020
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People around the world are staying at home as part of social distancing measures to limit the transmission of the novel coronavirus. In some countries people are being encouraged to exercise once a day.
Apr 13, 2020
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