The itching, redness and swelling of an allergic reaction are caused by mast cells—the vigilant first responders of the ...

Mosquitoes find humans delicious. But aside from the discomfort of bites, the insects also carry disease. An expert offers ...

Several studies have now demonstrated that trained immunity occurs in the airways to several pathogens and products, while its utility is yet to be determined.

Trail cameras provide scientists and conservationists with unprecedented opportunities to observe animal behavior from afar, ...

Researchers led by the University of Geneva and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne report that neural anticipation of ...

The mucus barrier provides a crucial defence against commensal microorganisms and enteric pathogens. In this Review, McGuckin and colleagues describe the structure of the mucus barrier and discuss ...

Melting ice poses various threats to residents living in cryospheric regions. In addition to causing extreme weather events ...

Structural equation model linking siderophore production, siderophore-mediated interactions, and biomass with pathogen ...

The ants return this favour by protecting the plants against herbivores. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, have now found that ants also keep harmful leaf ...