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Even in the case of uncomplicated infections, the body prepares itself early on for the possibility of a more severe…

It's no coincidence that our bodies feel a little creakier as we age. The trillions of cells that make up…

Most of the time, the intestinal immune system can recognize friend from foe, tolerating myriad foods while destroying disease-causing invaders.…

Climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels have raised the global need for sustainable chemical production. In response to…

Rutgers Health researchers have discovered that networks of misplaced immune cells drive an aggressive lung disease, potentially opening a path…

In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose — a major constituent of all plant cell walls — a…

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This “barrier” tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures…

Members of the research team who helped identify a new cellular structure. (L – R) Tyler Coale, Kendra Turk-Kubo, Jon…

A single molecular switch is essential for blood stem cells to enter an activated, regenerative state in which they produce…

Age-related macular (AMD) degeneration is a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness in the elderly population. In so-called wet…