Interferons (IFNs) are widely expressed cytokines with strong antiviral properties. There are three main types of IFNs: type I IFNs, type II IFN and type III IFNs. In addition to their role in ...

The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a ...

While red blood cells were first observed under a microscope in 1658, it was until the 1800s that white blood cells were discovered. Since then, both red and white blood cells have been of interest to ...

Your body uses magnesium for many critical functions. Learn which foods contain magnesium and how to get more of it. Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He lives ...