Immune Cells

White blood cells, also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

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Survival trick: Pathogen taps iron source in immune cells

'Rogue' immune cells explain why a gluten-free diet fails in some Celiac patients

CDI lab demonstrates key molecular factor in exhaustion of immune cells - with treatment implications - EurekAlert!

New Study Shows How Monocytes Can Transform into Microglia, Replacing Brain Immune Cells

Immune cells drive congenital paralysis disease - EurekAlert!

Immune cells drive congenital paralysis disease

Tumor byproduct blocks immune cells from fighting cancer - EurekAlert!

Equipping living cells with logic gates to fight cancer. Founded by MIT researchers, Senti Bio is giving immune cells the ability to distinguish between healthy and cancerous cells.

Could Food Allergies Be Reversed? These Immune Cells May Hold the Key

New Alzheimer’s Target Found: Brain’s Immune Cells Hold the Key

Master switch gene can turn immune cells into cancer eradicators

Potential Alzheimer's disease therapeutic target identified in brain immune cells

Immune cells have unexpected role in fighting pain

New “smart” immune cells: a breakthrough for long-lasting tumor destruction - EurekAlert!

“Aging Clock” reveals aging processes in immune cells - EurekAlert

Bacteria consumed by immune cells become part of the cell

New tool reveals disruption of immune cells in blood is linked to cancer outcomes

Scientists Reprogram Immune Cells to Stop Autoimmune Attacks

Researchers discover how cigarette smoke impairs critical lung immune cells - EurekAlert