Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria and help the body recover from infection. But some antibiotics may also ...

A 30-minute sauna session may boost white blood cells, helping your body stay alert and ready to fight infections, new ...

Low oxygen levels in the blood can alter the genetic makeup of key immune cells, weakening the body's ability to fight infection, new research shows. Scientists found that oxygen deprivation – known ...

Programmable cell‑like particles seek out drug‑resistant bacteria, inject lethal payloads, and spare beneficial microbes.

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A research team led by the Fisabio Foundation has demonstrated that dermcidin, an antimicrobial peptide produced ...

You might instinctively flinch when someone nearby sneezes or coughs. That quick recoil is more than social conditioning — it’s the brain’s way of anticipating a potential infectious threat. New ...

Proteins responsible for controlling levels of iron in the body also play an important role in combatting infection, according to a study published today in Cell Host & Microbe. Humans - along with ...

A surprising new study reveals that what you eat could play a powerful role in fighting cholera, a deadly diarrheal disease. Researchers found that diets rich in certain proteins—especially casein ...

When a rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, infects the lining of our nasal passages, our cells work together to fight the virus by triggering an arsenal of antiviral defenses. In a ...

Spread the loveIn a groundbreaking study from the University of California, Riverside, researchers have unveiled how specific dietary choices could dramatically reduce the risk of cholera infections.