July 22, 2026 | By Asher Jones
A novel network-based framework that captures complex webs of gene regulation and protein interactions has resolved a longstanding debate about maturation of T follicular helper cells (Tfh)—a subset of T helper cells that guide the production of high-quality, long-lasting antibodies after infection or vaccination.
May 5, 2026 | By Asher Jones
New research published in Nature Immunology shows that a transcription factor called BLIMP1 is essential for maintaining the identity of type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) in a mouse model of allergic asthma, shedding light on how these cells promote allergy in asthmatic patients.
April 29, 2026 | By Asher Jones
Greg Delgoffe started with a simple question: how does a meal influence the immune system?
April 20, 2026 | By Asher Jones
The immune system faces a tradeoff during infection or after vaccination: It must select for B cells with potent antibodies that efficiently eliminate pathogens, while also maintaining a breadth of B cells that recognize other antigens—or risk getting caught off guard if the pathogen mutates.
