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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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AUG 30, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have found that there is an excess of protein production in a rare disorder that causes premature aging, Hutc
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 29, 2017
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
AUG 28, 2017
Videos
In this video from the Koch Institute at MIT, you can see work that won an Image Award for 2017. The image was generated
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 24, 2017
Microbiology
Scientists are learning more about the specialized microbiomes of elite athletes.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 23, 2017
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
AUG 22, 2017
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
AUG 22, 2017
Plants & Animals
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...
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Anthony Bouchard
AUG 16, 2017
Cardiology
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...
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Kara Marker
AUG 16, 2017
Microbiology
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...
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Kerry Evans
AUG 16, 2017
Immunology
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...
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Kara Marker
AUG 14, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 13, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 04, 2017
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
AUG 04, 2017
Videos
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...
AUG 01, 2017
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 31, 2017
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 28, 2017
Plants & Animals
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...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JUL 26, 2017
Clinical & Molecular DX
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...
JUL 24, 2017
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 24, 2017
Microbiology
These fungi have a unique way of breaking wood down into basic components.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 21, 2017
Health & Medicine
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 19, 2017
Immunology
Forest Bathing: How a Quick, Leisurely Visit to the Forest Can Reduce Stress and Boost the Immune System A Japanese conc
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 14, 2017
Videos
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 12, 2017
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker