A new perspective on gut immunity is highlighting the powerful role of RNA modifications in shaping how the body maintains balance in the digestive system.

Our findings show that intestinal stem cells are not only responsible for tissue regeneration, but also the early defense ...

Gut stem cells can detect invading bacteria and transform into bacteria-killing cells, revealing an unexpected immune defense ...

University of Illinois Chicago-led researchers have found that a common gut yeast, Candida albicans, can help Salmonella Typhimurium take hold in the intestine and spread through the body. When ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered that a yeast commonly found in our gut — candida albicans — can make infection with salmonella worse. Salmonella bacteria are a common ...

When immune checkpoint inhibitors first entered oncology clinics around the world, they transformed expectations. By releasing the molecular ‘brakes’ that restrain T cells, these therapies enabled the ...

For decades, scientists have puzzled over why smoking makes Crohn’s disease worse but seems to protect people from ulcerative colitis. Now, researchers at RIKEN have discovered that smoking creates ...

Pregnancy poses many challenges, including protecting against infection and increased nutritional demands.