A new study tracking thousands of B cells across more than 100 germinal centers in mice reveals how the system consistently ...

Gabriel D. Victora's team has turned germinal centers into a living laboratory for one of biology's oldest questions: how ...

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body's own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...

From infections and allergies to brain diseases and autoimmune disorders, a wave of trials offers hope ...

We all get sick sometimes. Even something pretty minor, like a cold or flu, can be enough to disrupt your life for a few days. When you have a minor illness, it does more than just make you feel ...

Trillions of microorganisms live in the human gut, collectively forming the gut microbiome. They support important bodily ...

The legacy of Neandertals in modern people has often been framed as a genetic gift for fighting infection. This time, the ...

LA JOLLA (July 29, 2025)—Of the 3.6 million babies born in the United States each year, around 80 percent begin breastfeeding in their first month of life. Breastfeeding has known benefits for both ...