Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds.

Health secretary RFK, Jr. has repeatedly suggested that farmers should let bird flu spread through flocks. Experts explain ...

Investigations of immune recognition in nonmammalian species provide new insights into the evolution of immunity and the inner workings of the mammalian immune system. Very diverse mechanisms are ...

So far, the findings offer some reassurance. Antibodies and other players in the immune system may buffer the worst consequences of bird flu, at least to some degree. “There’s certainly ...

Bird flu is changing fast and could become more dangerous to humans, new research from the University of North Carolina at ...

Veterinarian Henrik Uhlhorn advises against feeding birds and suggests keeping cats ... or those with weakened immune systems, the infection can be more severe, leading to dehydration or other ...