Scientists have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, essentially rewiring how these cells generate energy. This metabolic reprogramming makes them ...

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to plan and build a medieval castle using more than 10 practical tips for a realistic design. Learn how to shape walls, add towers, design courtyards, and include ...

Tom Anchordoquy receives funding for this work from the Nationals Institutes of Health through grant # RO1 CA289447. When the first cells appeared on Earth approximately 3.8 billion years ago, viruses ...

We often think about our immune system when a breakdown happens—AKA the sniffles start. Sick happens, and nothing can prevent anyone from never, ever coming down with an illness. However, it is ...

As much as Philly loves the start of football season, fall also signals the return of something far less exciting: cold and flu season. It usually begins in October and can last through May. The best ...

Immune defenses that function in old age as they did in youth are considered desirable. However, a recent study shows that a youthful immune system in older age can also cause harm. As part of the ...

Our brains might prime our immune system merely by seeing someone who looks sick. A study published July 28 in Nature Neuroscience found that participants who saw sick-looking faces in virtual reality ...

Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:SNY) on Monday agreed to acquire Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ:BPMC). The acquisition includes a rare immunology disease medicine, Ayvakit/Ayvakyt (avapritinib), approved ...

On Friday, AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) reported an adjusted EPS of $2.46, up 6.5% year over year and beating the consensus of $2.38. The pharmaceutical giant reported sales of $13.34 billion, up 8.4% on a ...

Antibodies, which recognize viruses and proteins that the body has encountered before, have long gotten most of the credit for giving the human immune system a memory. Now, researchers at the ...