A newly identified receptor allows mammalian reovirus to infect neurons, shedding light on factors important for viral encephalitis.

Engineered bacteria that produce a therapeutic compound in the gut prevent obesity in mice, Vanderbilt University investigators have discovered.

Understanding how to control the generation of regulatory T cells could have important implications for treating autoimmunity and cancer.

A novel molecular “conversation” regulates kidney fibrosis – the final result of end-stage chronic kidney disease – suggesting new treatment options for this currently irreversible process.

Simple heat treatments may give the frog immune system a boost and help it fight off a deadly fungal pathogen, according to a new study published July 10 in the journal Nature.