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According to a study, viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, protect human cells against certain present-day viruses.

Mycologists tend to base their evolutionary assumptions about all fungi on the higher fungi such as mushrooms, bread molds and yeasts. But that is a mistake, according to a major recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

A study has found that for immunocompromised adults, overall protection provided by vaccination was lower than for those without immunocompromising conditions.

A naturally magnetic bacteria has been used to deliver drugs to tumors. Researchers are able to control the bacteria from outside the body so they can effectively infiltrate tumor tissue.

Hemophilia A is the most common severe form of hemophilia and can be treated well, but not for all sufferers. But scientist have now elucidated an important immune mechanism that could help tailor treatment to patients.

The immune system ramps up in the vagina after young women begin having intercourse, which may have important implications for sexually transmitted infection risk.

The first-ever list of the 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health has been released by the World Health Organization.

A clinical trial evaluating two different immunisation schedules for a new COVID-19 vaccine shows that both regimens generate a similar immune response, according to results published in eLife.

Researchers have developed an intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 that, in hamsters, can fight off the original virus and two variants.

Forest composition can impact tick populations, and prescribed burning could be used to alter forest habitats to a state that is less favorable for disease-carrying ticks.