Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune ...

The paramount function of antimicrobial peptides as effector molecules in the first line of defense against infection was emphasized ... peptides in the fat body cells (equivalent to the mammalian ...

It is part of the body's non-specific first line of defence ... Stomach acid is a chemical barrier against infection.

But at high levels -- caused for example by increased inflammation in the body, or by eating contaminated ... likely protecting against infection. Notable amongst the protective gut species ...

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup and similar herbicides, might affect certain mechanisms used by white blood cells to protect us against ... body and the first to arrive at an ...

Dengue viral infections can result in a range of ... The immune system is the body's primary defense against the dengue virus. When someone is infected with dengue, the innate and adaptive immune ...

New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost immune defenses against bacterial infections at the injury site. The ...

A recent study has revealed that a fibre-rich diet may help protect against potentially life-threatening infections caused by harmful bacteria such as Klebsiella ... boosting your fibre intake is not ...

In particular, they can promote the incidence and spread of a range of infections. Most people appreciate that fires can cause burns and smoke inhalation, both of which can be life-threatening in ...