Immunoendocrinology

Immunoendocrinology is the study of how the immune system and the hormonal (endocrine) system interact with one another. In comparative endocrinology, scientists explore these interactions across different species to understand how hormones can influence immune responses and vice versa. For example, stress hormones can affect how well the body fights infections, and immune signals can influence hormone production. This field helps us understand health and disease by revealing the connections between our body's systems, providing insights that can be applied in medicine and biology.