#immune system

Prescribing a medicine for a purpose not approved by the FDA is legal and common. It sometimes leads to new and effective uses of a drug.

The research focuses on natural killer cells, which recognize and attack cells affected by cancer, and genes that help target invaders.

The longer that initially beneficial inflammation persists in our bodies, the greater our risk for health issues.

The first unequivocal proof in humans of immune cells’ cancer-curing power laid the groundwork for cancer immunotherapy.

Researchers have developed a new gene therapy approach for children with severe combined immunodeficiency.

Innovative model to drive understanding of the immune system in health and disease.

Scientists aim to gather knowledge that improves future immunotherapies.

The aggressive cancer counteracts the body’s ability to fight it the same way embryo cells suppress the immune system during pregnancy.

Researchers identified two proteins that can bind to the DNA of T cells and shut down their tumor-fighting activity.

Meet one childhood cancer survivor and his mom who are eager to share their stories of hope and courage.