At least 11 of the 26 coronavirus proteins interact with the interferon system, and many of them were mutated in Ómicron. But even without knowing the exact mechanism, scientists can see signs of ...

Our cells need to be able to recognize potential invaders as a threat, the key function of the body's innate immune system.

In individuals with a compromised type 1 interferon system, severe viral infections can occur because the body cannot mount a full defense. Recent research has shown that about 5 to 15% of people ...

How chronic activation of the innate immune system can lead to cancer The newer ... that the mutant Mre11 led to higher activation of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs). Interferons are signaling ...