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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks and weakens the immune system, specifically by invading immune cells such as CD4+ T cells, which are an essential component of the body’s immune response. Following...

• Joe Hou

Food allergy is a growing public health concern, with a significant impact on individuals' quality of life and healthcare systems. Understanding the immune mechanisms underlying food allergy is crucial for d...

• Katja Baerenfaller

BMC Immunology is pleased to announce the launch of a new collection on "Innate immunity and inflammation." Innate immunity and inflammation are fundamental aspects of the body's defense system, acting as th...

• Pawan Singh
• Amol Suryawanshi

The incidence of autoimmune diseases is increasing worldwide, particularly in regions where the prevalence of such diseases has historically been low. Evidence shows that risk factors for autoimmune diseases...

• Lina Sun
• Baojun Zhang

The development of the COVID vaccine in the last year, the recent WHO endorsement of a malaria vaccine for children and the ongoing monkeypox outbreak has brought into sharp focus the importance of vaccines ...