The complement system is a key component of innate and adaptive immunity and therefore acts as a vital defense against invading pathogens. Deficiencies in the complement system are associated with ...

The story of Q32 Bio, a company that develops therapeutics for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, started two decades ago. That's when V. Michael Holers, MD, a University of Colorado School of ...

Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system-a group of proteins that ...

Among people with sickle cell disease—an inherited blood disorder—acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death. The condition is the result of red blood cells becoming stiff, sticky, and ...

Our immune system works all the time to protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, and injuries. It is a complex system made ...

In a recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry, researchers review the anti-inflammatory effects of ketamine in the peripheral and central nervous systems. To this end, all relevant articles were ...

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

The human immune system is one of the body’s most complex and fascinating defence mechanisms. It works tirelessly to protect us from infections, bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. While ...

You have probably heard that loading up on vitamin C will ward off a cold, or perhaps TikTok has influenced you to take turmeric or some other supplement to supercharge your immune system. The problem ...