The Epstein-Barr virus and a high-risk gene may work together to trick the immune system into attacking the brain in MS, a ...

One of the remaining mysteries of the human immune system is why a certain cell, called a B cell, which retains a memory for past infections -- ensuring we fight off diseases we have experienced ...

Some cancer cells don't die; they go quiet, like seeds lying dormant in the soil. These "sleeper cells," scattered throughout the body, can stay inactive for years. But when the body faces a ...

A non-DNA based test could identify viral infections in patients in minutes. When a clinician suspects a patient has a viral illness, the presence of specific virus types can be confirmed through a ...

A stretch of viral DNA in the mouse genome gives cells in early-stage embryos the potential to become almost any cell type in ...

In the emergency department, distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections can be challenging, leading to inappropriate use of antibiotics that may contribute to the development of bacterial ...