Neutrophils make up approximately 70% of the white blood cells in humans and serve as a first line of defense against invading pathogens. Two mechanisms of action, the release of cytotoxic molecules ...

The complement system is a critical modulator of immune responses that triages microbial and other threats through pattern recognition, tailored effector functions, and intensive crosstalk with other ...

Among people with sickle cell disease—an inherited blood disorder—acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death. The condition is the result of red blood cells becoming stiff, sticky, and ...

A new study published in the journal Science Immunology analyzed lung epithelial cells from patients infected with COVID-19 and found the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ...