Akihiko Yoshimura and his colleagues review our current knowledge on the functions of SOCS proteins and their role in the immune system and propose a cohesive model of how cytokine signalling ...

The core components of CRISPR-based genome-editing therapies are bacterial proteins called nucleases that can stimulate ...

But instead of focusing on fighting off an infection or injury, these cytokines also attack healthy tissue. Psoriasis itself doesn’t weaken the immune system, but it is a sign that the immune ...

After the initial accumulation of toxic molecules in the brain that commonly increase in response to stresses such as ...

Cytokines are minute proteins with a central role in regulating immune cells’ growth, differentiation, and activation, meaning that they are vital for proper immune system functioning.

Elderberries are the new superfood on the block, gaining a ton of buzz for their immune-boosting benefits. These tiny, dark ...

The eyes have long been regarded as "immune-privileged" organs. Immunological system of ocular tissues prevents or resolves ...