Doctors say jaggery's link to lung detox comes largely from old animal studies, not human evidence. Experts explain whether ...

Trained immunity is reshaping our understanding of host defense by demonstrating that innate immune cells once thought to lack memory can be reprogrammed to mount heightened responses to subsequent ...

This study provides valuable insights into the role of the NF-kB and IKK signaling pathways in γδ T cell development and survival, using robust genetic mouse models. While the research is ...

For years, it has been a mainstay of treatment to stop the spread of many cancers. But is the removal of lymph nodes – tiny, bean-shaped nodules that filter waste and bacteria – really the best way to ...

New research has shown why preserving lymph nodes, often removed near tumours to prevent cancer spread, could improve patient outcomes and make immunotherapies more effective. A team of researchers, ...

A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the cellular and molecular interactions revealing how lymph nodes play a crucial role ...

People often put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo. But there's one thing most people forget to think about—what impact the tattoo might have on their health in the long run. What happens to the ...

As the largest land mammal on the planet, it is no secret that African elephants are massive animals. Reaching between 10 and 13 feet tall and weighing between 2 and 8 tons, these creatures are ...

Secondary lymphoid organs such as lymph nodes (LNs) are the home of peripheral tolerance mechanisms which control autoreactive T cells and prevent immune responses to self-antigen. In systemic ...