Immunogenetics describes the investigation of the genetics underpinning the immune system and its responses. Its overall goal is to identify the specific genes responsible for encoding immunological ...

Plasmodium falciparum malaria exerts one of the strongest selective pressures on the human genome, driving polymorphisms that modulate infection outcome and disease severity. Immunogenetics in this ...

A recent report from Enrique Gonzalez et al 1 provides a striking example of the influence that duplications of immune receptor genes can have on HIV susceptibility and progression to AIDS. The HIV ...

Vaccines are a critical tool in the protection of humans and animals against pathogens, but a major challenge for vaccine development is understanding why vaccines work better for some individuals ...

The Immunogenetics in Human Disease research group at the studies inflammation and complement genetics in complex human disease. The group has a strong translational approach, a wide network of ...