Immunity
Typically, the immune system only functions to protect you, but it is import to know that in certain cases, it can be a detriment - Gabe Buckley
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Immunity In Depth
Innate immunity is the first line of defense against foreign substances and pathogenic microorganisms. It is an immediate, nonspecific defense that does not involve immunologic memory of pathogens. Because of the lack of specificity, the actions of the innate immune system can result in damage to the body’s tissues...
The innate immune system is comprised of various anatomical barriers to infection, including physical barriers (e.g., the skin), chemical barriers (e.g., acidity of stomach secretions), and biological barriers (e.g., normal microflora of the gastrointestinal tract). In addition to anatomical barriers, the innate immune system is comprised of soluble factors and phagocytic…
Resources
The Defenders: Three Books on the Science of Immunity
The body has a complex system to block invaders. Scientists have learned how to join the fight.
The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Get Covid
A small number of people appear naturally immune to the coronavirus. Scientists think they might hold the key to helping protect us all.
A bacterium that tricks the immune system into nurturing it
The discovery may usher in new approaches to treating infections.
Beyond immunity—what can help the body fight the coronavirus
THE IMMUNE system plays a vital role in protecting humans from infections, but how is it faring against covid-19?
Listen: How Immunity Works
Zombies, villagers, and Navy SEALs. An immunologist explains the immune system.
New Studies Find Evidence Of 'Superhuman' Immunity To COVID-19 In Some Individuals
Some scientists have called it "superhuman immunity" or "bulletproof." But immunologist Shane Crotty prefers "hybrid immunity."
Stress Might Age the Immune System, New Study Finds
Here’s what the results may mean for you.
Stress, Energy, and Immunity
Reviews of the immune system and its functions require volumes; however, it is useful to consider some of the ways immune responses may be energetically expensive.
The Good Part About ‘Waning’ Immunity
You might have fewer antibodies now. But they’re better than the ones you started with.
This Is How Living in a City Affects Your Immune System
Kids exposed to critters and their germs tend to be better off.
‘Natural Immunity’ From Covid Is Not Safer Than a Vaccine
What if you’ve already had Covid-19 — do you still need a vaccine? Experts tackle questions about vaccine immunity.
Immunity In Depth
Innate immunity is the first line of defense against foreign substances and pathogenic microorganisms. Adaptive immunity (also called acquired immunity), a second line of defense against pathogens, takes several days or weeks to fully develop. However, adaptive immunity is much more complex than innate immunity because it involves antigen-specific responses and immunologic "memory."
Immunity
Immunity publishes papers that report the most important advances in immunology research. The range of subjects includes, but is not limited to, immune cell development and senescence, signal transduction, gene regulation, innate and adaptive immunity, autoimmunity, infectious disease, allergy and asthma, transplantation, and tumor immunology.
Immunity & Ageing
Immunity & Ageing provides a specific conduit for dissemination of new knowledge in this increasingly important arena.
Immunity, Inflammation and Disease
Immunity, Inflammation and Disease is a peer-reviewed, open access journal providing rapid publication of research in immunology and allied fields. Immunity, Inflammation and Disease gives rapid consideration to papers in all areas of clinical and basic research.
Infection and Immunity
Infection and Immunity® publishes research related to infections caused by pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and parasites; molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity; interactions of virulence factors with host cells; innate and adaptive immunity to infection; development of vaccines against nonviral pathogens; and genomes of pathogenic bacteria. IAI also welcomes studies on the interaction of microbial communities with their host.
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