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T cell functionality
T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are an integral component of the adaptive immune system which seek out and eliminate foreign particles. Functions of T cells include killing infected host cells, activating other immune cells, producing and releasing immune messengers called cytokines into the body, and regulating the immune response. When T cell functionality is hindered by disease, genetics, or environment, the immune system could be at severe risk.
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...
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Carmen Leitch
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Immunology
Zinc is a mineral that's known to boost the function of the immune system, and now scientists have learned more about ho
...
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Carmen Leitch
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Carmen Leitch
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...
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MAR 20, 2022
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...
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...
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...
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Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
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Carmen Leitch
MAR 11, 2022
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 10, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
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...
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Carmen Leitch
MAR 09, 2022
Microbiology
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...
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Carmen Leitch
MAR 08, 2022
Neuroscience
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Genetics & Genomics
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...
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Carmen Leitch
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Immunology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 06, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 03, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Annie Lennon