Blocking immune system ‘messenger’ may treat severe asthma
Asthma is more dangerous than many people realize. An estimated 10 Americans die every day from asthma, and the disease…
Tag: Immunesystem
How Poxviruses Such As Smallpox Evade the Immune System
Scientists have uncovered important new information about a key protein that allows viruses such as smallpox to replicate and wreak…
RV infections and Asthma: Insight and Interventions
Rhinovirus (RV) infections, particularly in children, often lead to wheezing illnesses and exacerbations of asthma. RV infections are widespread, causing…
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndromes: Challenges and Progress in Immune Health
Primary immunodeficiency syndromes are genetically determined immunodeficiencies with immune and nonimmune defects. Nonimmune manifestations are often more easily recognized than…
Antibodies: The Unsung Heroes of the Immune System
Antibodies are often called the “unsung heroes” of the immune system because they are so essential for our protection against…