This Collection invites research on the role and mechanisms of barrier function in the immune response, how this response is modulated, and novel treatment strategies.

Find out what you need to know about the integumentary system and discover how it may affect your health.

It was long thought that fat in the brain played no role in neurodegenerative diseases, but Purdue University researchers are challenging that assumption.

"This is a major fundamental discovery, which changes our conception of the involvement of cell proliferation in the constitution and maintenance of our immune system." ...

What are the Immunological Functions of Erythrocytes? Erythrocytes are recently being identified as vital modulators of the innate immune system.

The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a ...

Discover how vitamin D influences immune system development, particularly in T cell function, and its role in autoimmune disease prevention.

The vagus nerve functions as a communication channel that links the brain to the gut system. The brain receives chemical ...

It’s important to get the recommended 8 to 11 mg of zinc per day to keep the immune system functioning properly, said Weiler. She recommends adding pork as a zinc source in a balanced diet, be it a ...

Researchers have uncovered new evidence that challenges long-standing beliefs about asymptomatic malaria infections. The ...

Evidence suggests that there may be fluctuations in a person's immune system throughout their menstrual cycle. Learn more here.