During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens that are expressed by cells of the body.

Scientists say they have shed new light on how bacteria protect themselves from certain phage invaders -- by seizing genetic material from weakened, dormant phages and using it to 'vaccinate' ...

Amblest Kanu, a graduate of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Lead City University, Oyo State, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about some of the challenges he faced as a sickle cell ...

Besides the religious obligation upon Muslims to fast during Ramadan, countless health benefits come with the one-month fasting period.Studies have shown immediate health benefits and significantly ...

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Herpes hides in the trigeminal nerves that stretch to the eyes, nose and mouth, where it commonly produces a cold sore or ...

HHS Secretary Kennedy supports banning cellphones in schools, claiming, without evidence, they cause neurological harm in ...

Discover how to achieve glowing skin by nourishing your body with essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and healthy ...

NYU scientists have discovered that cancer cells work together to withstand challenging conditions, revealing new ...

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers with the HPV vaccine. Recent research suggests that the U.S. is backsliding in efforts to detect it early.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took aim at a new target this week as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda: cell phones in ...

New research shows how a specially trained population of immune cells keeps the peace by preventing other immune cells from attacking their own. The study provides a better understanding of immune ...