The immune system is designed to protect us against viruses and bacteria. In autoimmune diseases, however, the immune system instead attacks the body's own cells. Conditions such as systemic lupus ...

Scientists have discovered a possible new way to slow the brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease. The research suggests ...

The immune system is the frontline protection against infection, continually searching for and destroying unknown pathogens. While typical operation of the immune system scans for threats, some ...