RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT 16 April 2026 Study of gene expression also finds age-related increases in men’s vulnerability to certain cancers. White blood cells releasing antibodies in an artist's impression. Credit: Christoph Burgstedt/Science Photo Library Ageing remodels the immune system differently in men and women — with a shift in women towards immune cells that are linked to autoimmune conditions. Access options Access through your institution Access Nature and 54 other Nature Portfolio journals Get Nature+, our best-value online-access subscription $32.99 / 30 days cancel any time Subscribe to this journal Receive 52 print issues and online access $199.00 per year only $3.83 per issue Rent or buy this article Prices vary by article type from $1.95 to $39.95 Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout Nature 652 , 838 (2026) doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-01213-4 References Subjects Latest on: Ageing How fast are you ageing?…