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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How immune cells deliver their deadly cargo - EurekAlert!

Research Spotlight: Surprising gene mutation in brain’s immune cells linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk - EurekAlert!

Supercharging immune cells to fight drug resistant bowel cancer - EurekAlert!

In a groundbreaking study, a healthy fatty acid in olive oil and nuts has been found to "supercharge" immune cells specialized to fight cancer, while fat from meat and dairy triggers cell death and inflammation, revealing stark contrast between oleic and palmitic acids in tumor immunity.

MIT’s “stealth” immune cells could change cancer treatment forever

MIT and Harvard Build “Invisible” Immune Cells That Obliterate Cancer

Finding immune cells that stop a body from attacking itself wins medicine Nobel

New imaging method helps immune cells zero in on cancer - EurekAlert!

Targeting "aged" immune cells: New strategy to boost immunotherapy in solid tumors - EurekAlert!

“Young” Immune Cells Reverse Signs of Alzheimer’s and Aging

Findings on how immune cells use zinc to fight infections challenge long-held beliefs

Researchers uncover how immune cells use zinc to fight infections — challenging long-held beliefs - EurekAlert!

Plant-based nutrient improves immune cells’ ability to fight cancer - EurekAlert!

Scientists uncover cellular “toolkit” to reprogram immune cells for cancer therapy - EurekAlert!

Scientists Rewire Immune Cells To Supercharge Cancer-Fighting Power

Brain’s immune cells key to wiring the adolescent brain - EurekAlert!

Researchers Uncover Cancer’s Secret Weapon Against Immune Cells

Moffitt study finds lymphoma accelerates aging of immune cells and tissues - EurekAlert!

Surprising Discovery Links Brain’s Immune Cells to Alzheimer’s Disease

Study reveals how HPV reprograms immune cells to help cancer grow - EurekAlert!