Researchers demonstrate for the first time that the immune system influences the skin microbiome. A new study found that the skin microbiome -- a collection of microorganisms inhabiting the human body ...

What can be done in the face of the analytic challenges? One practical solution is a step-wise progression, starting with well-accepted genetic risk factors that are paired with established or ...

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 complement blood test measures how well complement proteins in your blood support immune defense. The complement system helps antibodies fight germs and clear foreign substances. Complement testing ...