Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that a gene long known for shaping the skin's physical barrier also plays a crucial role in building and maintaining the skin's ...

Lysozymes are ubiquitous antimicrobial enzymes that serve as a first line of defence across the animal kingdom. By hydrolysing the β-1,4 linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetylglucosamine ...

Kimchi may do far more than add flavor to meals—it could help fine-tune the human immune system. A clinical study using advanced single-cell genetic analysis found that regular kimchi consumption ...

Bacterial immune systems protect against viral invaders called phages by precisely targeting specific phage genetic sequences. This precision provided inspiration and building blocks for ...