Research Articles
From Thorn to Theory: How Ilya Mechnikov's Starfish Experiment Revolutionized Immunology
Explore Ilya Mechnikov's groundbreaking discovery of phagocytosis through starfish experiments and its impact on modern immunology.
The Inflammation Puzzle: How Modern Life Is Changing Our Body's Defenses
Exploring the connection between modern lifestyle changes and the rise in chronic inflammatory diseases, based on findings from the 99th Dahlem Conference.
Viral Rivals: How the Order of Infection Reshapes Our Defenses
Discover how the timing between Zika and dengue infections dramatically reshapes immune responses and what this means for vaccine development.
The Unseen Betrayal: When a "Cured" Hepatitis B Infection Strikes Back
Exploring the medical paradox of Hepatitis B reactivation after stem cell transplantation in previously immune patients
The Secret Soldiers: How a Chicken's Red Blood Cells Join the Fight Against a Deadly Virus
Discover how chicken red blood cells mount an immune defense against Marek's Disease Virus through transcriptome analysis, revealing their role as active immune participants.
The Unwelcome Houseguest: When Viruses Decide to Stay
Explore the fascinating world of viral persistence and how viruses like Varicella-Zoster and Hepatitis C can remain dormant in our bodies for years.
The Hidden Frontier: How a 1982 Soviet Immunology Meeting Shaped Modern Allergy Science
Exploring the groundbreaking 1982 Kazan plenum on allergology and its lasting impact on modern immunology research and allergy science.
The Silent War Within: How Microbes Invade and How Our Bodies Fight Back
Explore the fascinating world of microbial pathogenesis and immunity - the ongoing battle between pathogens and our immune system that determines our health and survival.
Megan Sykes: The Immune System Whisperer Revolutionizing Organ Transplantation
Discover how Dr. Megan Sykes is transforming transplantation medicine through groundbreaking research in immune tolerance and xenotransplantation.