Neel Krishna, PhD, left, and Kenji Cunnion, MD, are collaborating on the research.

EVMS researchers believe they have found a way to tame a potentially deadly aspect of the human immune system. The discovery could save thousands of lives - from newborn babies to battlefield casualties.

The focus of their interest is the "complement response," an invaluable part of the immune system. The complement response defends the body from infections - but it also has a dark side. Read more in the Winter issue of EVMS Magazine, available soon.