Nov 11, 2025 · Read the latest Voices articles from Immunity. Immunity publishes the most important advances in immunology research.

In biology, immunity is the state of being insusceptible or resistant to a noxious agent or process, especially a pathogen or infectious disease. Immunity may occur naturally or be produced by prior …

Jul 30, 2024 · There are two types of immunity: active and passive. Immunity to a disease is achieved through the presence of antibodies to that disease in a person's system. Antibodies are proteins …

What is the immune system? The immune system is what protects your body from diseases and infections. It's the bodily system that produces the immune response to defend your body from …

Nov 21, 2025 · The immune system is a group of defense responses found in humans and other advanced vertebrates that helps repel disease-causing entities. Immunity from disease is conferred …

Aug 15, 2024 · When most people talk about natural immunity, they’re referring to a form of adaptive immunity. Your immune system naturally makes proteins and antibodies that target specific invaders …

Mar 11, 2025 · Its complex network of cells, organs, proteins, and tissues enables the immune system to defend the body from pathogens. A fully functional immune system can distinguish healthy tissue from...

Innate immunity involves immediate, nonspecific responses to pathogens. Acquired immunity (also called adaptive immunity) is the second line of defense against foreign invaders. Acquired immunity …

Apr 9, 2024 · Immunity is the body's ability to resist or protect itself against harmful pathogens or diseases.

Apr 13, 2025 · The immune system is a vast, interconnected network of organs, cells, and molecules that protects your body from harmful substances, pathogens (like bacteria, viruses, and fungi), and …