Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered a critical link between the immune system in early life and ...

The human body operates as a perpetual battleground where countless microorganisms perpetually vie for viability. At the forefront of this ceaseless conflict reside the mucosal surfaces, encompassing ...

In the recent decades, there has been an increase in the aging population across the world coupled with declining birth rates and an increased lifespan of individuals. The proportion of the elderly in ...

Herpes simplex virus is a master of bad timing—reappearing briefly, often unnoticed, and just long enough to keep the immune system on its toes. In its genital form, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2 ...

Connections between the immune and nervous systems have been observed for centuries, but only recently has the depth of their interdependence come into focus. The idea that the nervous system can ...