Diseases are abnormal conditions that have a specific set of signs and symptoms. Diseases can have an external cause, such as an infection, or an internal cause, such as autoimmune diseases. Long ...

These cells actually destroy the germs. When the immune system doesn't work correctly, it leaves you at risk for disease. Allergies and being very sensitive to certain substances may be considered ...

This review focuses on recent advances in the understanding of S100A4 function in immune cells, comparing and contrasting S100A4 regulation of immune responses in cancer and chronic inflammatory ...

Lung disease is a general term for several disorders that include airway diseases, lung tissue diseases, and lung circulation diseases, some of which may lead to respiratory failure. During the ...

His book is an enthralling historical exploration of the role of airborne microorganisms in disease, and examines why these pathogens have been overlooked for centuries. Vaccine specialist Peter ...

One way this can happen is when people eat beef from cows that have bovine spongiform encephalopathy, better known as "mad cow disease." The U.S. has had strict regulations in place since the ...

Forty-seven (79 per cent) were found to have intestinal helminthic infections. Of this group, 42 (89 per cent) had hookworm disease, whereas 5 (11 per cent) had strongyloidiasis. In the 12 other ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map ...

Prion diseases comprise several conditions. A prion is a type of protein that can trigger normal proteins in the brain to fold abnormally. Prion diseases can affect both humans and animals. They are ...

Avian influenza A(H7N9, bird flu) Respiratory diseases, zoonotic (birds) ...

Table 2. Clinical trials using helminth therapy for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Helminthic therapy is not without controversy. Direct treatment with living worms could cause pathology.