Autoimmune disease is controlled by host genes and the environment. Both can increase susceptibility to autoimmunity by affecting the overall reactivity and quality of the cells of the immune system.

A small, early trial of a vaccine that mobilizes the immune system to battle advanced kidney cancers appears successful, ...

The role of water in kidney health extends far beyond basic hydration. As the body's primary filtration system, the kidneys depend on adequate water intake to ...

The research team studied various disease models but found the lupus ... such as having protein in their urine, kidney damage or immune cell buildup in their kidneys, or produce harmful ...

All patients involved in the phase 1 trial of a personalized cancer vaccine for high-risk stage III/IV kidney cancer showed a ...

A groundbreaking clinical trial shows how a personalized cancer vaccine primes the immune ... kidney cancer, preventing recurrence and offering new hope for patients with high-risk disease.

In another departure from its core focus on genetic medicines, Vertex Pharma has agreed a $4.9 billion purchase of Alpine Immune Sciences, adding a mid-stage drug candidate for kidney disease IgA ...

A devoted son has given his father a new kidney after his organ function declined following chemotherapy treatment 10 years ...