Adaptive immunity is the protection of a host organism from a pathogen or toxin. It is mediated by B cells and T cells, and is characterized by immunological memory. Adaptive immunity is highly ...

In one fish species, Nile tilapia, that behavioral — or sought-out — fever triggers the adaptive immune system, known for its acquired memory of specific bodily invaders, researchers report in ...

Innate immunity is an immunological subsystem that comprises the cells and mechanisms that provide the first line of defence from infection in a non-specific manner. Innate immune responses are ...

Jan. 14, 2025 — Painful skin and trouble sleeping are among the problems reported when tapering cortisone cream for atopic eczema, according to a new study. Many users consider the problems to ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...