When thinking of the immune system, most people imagine white blood cells putting up a fight against invading germs in the ...

Scientists at McGill University have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cells, helping them break through the defenses tumors use to stay alive. By temporarily blocking ...

Study shows how cells employ a universal strategy, reliant on TRIM21, to redirect its autophagy machinery to any harmful material tagged with antibodies.

A new generation of CAR T cell therapy is bringing hope in the fight against cancer, targeting not only blood cancers but also solid tumors such as ovarian and breast cancer. Fraunhofer researchers ...

T cells are some of the immune system's most important warriors. They can stop tumor growth and even fight off severe ...

Institute of Immunobiology-led research has made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the body combats lung cancer. Their study reveals that specific cells, known as fibroblastic reticular ...

“While recent single-cell multiomics studies and CRISPR screens in murine NK cells have expanded our understanding, actionable genomic targets in primary human NK cells have remained largely ...

Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have discovered a potential treatment target that may re-energize dysfunctional or "exhausted" immune cells in their fight against cancer. The target ...

Over the last decade, the cellular cancer immunotherapy known as CAR T-cell therapy has roared to the rescue of many blood cancer patients. The engineered immune cells revolutionized treatment of ...

Patient recounts IL‑2 therapy chills, rigors, ICU seizure scare, and recovery—what treatment feels like and why monitoring matters. This episode takes a closer look at the biology behind TIL therapy.

Your morning coffee may offer more than just a quick jolt of alertness. New research from Queen Mary University of London reveals caffeine's remarkable ability to extend the lifespan of cells by ...