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Axolotls are famous for their ability to regrow significant parts of their bodies. But according to recent research, these frilly-headed salamanders, which are native to lakes…

February 4, 20263 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmLung cancer hijacks the brain to trick the immune systemLung cancer tumor cells in mice communicate with…

Positive thoughts may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.Scientists have found people…

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT 08 January 2026 Drugs that limit the activity of cells called neutrophils could make heart attacks less severe without compromising the immune system.

Immune cells called T cells help the body to fight off infection.Credit: Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/SPLA cellular atlas that characterizes the functions of immune cells in more…

Introduction: Market selloff continuesGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Global markets are racking up their fourth…

Credit: Layland Masuda/GettyPregnancy and breastfeeding induces the accumulation of specialized immune cells that reduce the chances of breast cancer developing, finds a study1 in humans and…

In the 18th century, physicians noticed nuns had some of the highest rates of breast cancer. It was one of the earliest clues that led scientists…

Some types of T cells (pictured, artificially coloured) kill infected cells, but others help to suppress inflammation. Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo LibraryThe class of immune cells…

Fred Ramsdell, Mary Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi identified regulatory T cells, which help to keep the immune system in check.Credit: F. Ramsdell, Institute for Systems Biology,…