The immune system comprises organs, tissues, cells and molecules, which protect the body against pathogens.
Detailed description
The biological defense system can be separated into an innate and an adaptive part. The innate immune system developed early in the phylogeny of living things. The adaptive immune system adjusts to new or modified pathogens. Both parts collaborate closely. Moreover, the immune system can destroy abnormal or defective cells of the own body.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a multidrug-resistant bacterium that can cause life-threatening infections, such as sepsis and pneumonia. One of the key weapons used by this bacterium is the type III
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As part of the research activities within the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), scientists of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut studied specific vaccine candidates against COVID-19. They are based
Bonn, 6. August 2020. Contrary to what has been generally assumed so far, a severe course of COVID-19 does not solely result in a strong immune reaction – rather, the immune response is caught in a
Who has overcome an infection with the virus without noticing, and how many people have already produced protective antibodies against the new coronavirus? Various antibody studies are now under way
A research team from the University of Tübingen and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) is investigating how pathogens influence the immune response of their host with genetic variation
At the DZIF, EBV research has been ongoing for years. Now a promising vaccine candidate is passing from the laboratory to quality assured production. Subsequently, preclinical and early clinical
Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus) is a common colonizer of the skin and mucous membranes. In intubated intensive care patients in particular, colonization of the lower respiratory tract is a key risk
Antibiotic resistance is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. New treatment options are urgently needed. Due to their specificity toward bacterial hosts, bacteriophages are a promising
