Immunity : Science World Report

Dec 09, 2016 03:30 AM EST

A Small Piece Of Toenail Revealed The Fate Of Franklin Expedition And Its 129 Crew Members

Scientists studied a small toenail piece of one of the 129 crew members who died in the British voyage and revealed the fate of Franklin expedition.

Jan 07, 2016 07:04 PM EST

Blame Neanderthals for Your Allergies: How Their Genes Impacted Humans

Neanderthal genes may have given humans an immunity boost, but they also gave them allergies.

Dec 30, 2015 12:09 AM EST

Exercise In Early Life Helps Promote Healthy Brain, Metabolism

Exercise in early may help alter gut microbiome in such a way that it promotes a healthier brain and metabolic activity over the course of a lifetime. The findings are published in the journal Immunology and Cell Biology.

Dec 28, 2015 07:36 PM EST

Childhood Asthma Increases Risk Of Shingles

Asthma rates may be going down, but a new study reveals that for those still affected by asthma as children, they are at an increased risk of shingles. The findings are published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).

Dec 15, 2015 11:00 PM EST

Viral, Bacterial Infections Can Be Determined Through Gene Expression Pattern

It's now possible to distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, according to a recent study.

Nov 02, 2015 01:00 PM EST

Obesity: Immune Cells That Fight Obesity, New Look Into Autoimmunity

A Weizmann Institute research team has discovered that dendritic cells with a certain protein actually fight against obesity.

Aug 07, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

Gut Bacteria And Type 1 Diabetes: They May Be Linked

New findings published in the Cell: Immunity have now linked gut bacteria in both the prevention and regulation of type 1 diabetes.

Jun 14, 2015 07:52 PM EDT

Rare, Life-Saving Mutation Found In This Brain-Eating Tribe

No, eating human brains doesn't sound like the healthiest idea nor the safest. But it may also be able to save our lives, contrary to previous findings.

Apr 16, 2015 05:18 PM EDT

The Power Of Shiitake Mushrooms: Could They Boost Immunity?

Previous studies have touted the powers of mushrooms. Now, researchers at the University of Florida have found that shiitake mushrooms can increase immunity.

Mar 05, 2015 10:08 PM EST

Salt May Boost Immunity, Ward Off Infection

Can salt intake protect the skin? New findings published in the journal CelL Metabolism suggest that table salt could help prevent the spread of an infection.

Aug 25, 2014 11:58 AM EDT