Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes a spectrum of respiratory illnesses in infants and
young children that may lead to hospitalizations and a substantial number of outpatient …

The immune system has coevolved with extensive microbial communities living on barrier
sites that are collectively known as the microbiota. It is increasingly clear that microbial …

INTRODUCTION One fundamental property of the immune system is its ability to develop
memory of previous encounters, resulting in enhanced responsiveness to subsequent …

The COVID-19 pandemic resulting from the emergence of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
remains a major global health concern. Pregnant individuals are more likely to develop …

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) results from the destruction of pancreatic β-cells that is
mediated by the immune system. Multiple genetic and environmental factors found in …

Infections in the first year of life are common and often severe. The newborn host
demonstrates both quantitative and qualitative differences to the adult in nearly all aspects of …

The interaction between nutrition and the immune system is very complex. In particular, at
every stage of the immune response, specific micronutrients, including vitamins and …

The gut is an efficient barrier which protects against the passage of pathogenic
microorganisms and potential harmful macromolecules into the body, in addition to its …

Despite many advances in management and housing of dairy calves, 1 in 10 US dairy
heifers die before weaning. A better understanding of the internal and external stimuli that …

In spite of current influenza vaccines being immunogenic, evolution of the influenza virus
can reduce efficacy and so influenza remains a major threat to public health. One approach …