Immunology

A missing immune response
molecule has no ill effects on subjects

Cells discovered in mouse embryos could shed light on newborn skin immunity

The age at which eczema appears in young children may indicate its cause

A trawl through the human genome for factors in the replication of bronchitis virus in human lung cells reveals pathways that can be targeted for therapeutic development

Shp1 protein helps immune system develop its long-term memory

Malaria-infected cells may latch onto healthy blood cells for protection rather than to aid transmission

An antibody that blocks immune signaling offers a promising research tool and potential therapeutic agent

A technique for analyzing specific T-cell responses could pave the way for more rationally designed vaccines

A newly discovered subset of white blood cells in mice and humans could improve treatments for infections and autoimmune diseases

Insights obtained by profiling the immune response to repeat viral infections could assist vaccine design efforts

A protein implicated in lupus promotes disease progression by distinct mechanisms in different immune cells

Contrary to conventional wisdom, exposure to the hepatitis B virus activates immunity in young people, suggesting benefits for earlier treatment