How B-Cell Eaters Clean Their Plates

How B-Cell Eaters Clean Their Plates

Mysterious macrophages, found to rapidly digest dying B cells, may hold clues to future treatments of autoimmune disorders Parents tell their children to eat all the food on their plate, down to the last crumb. Certain cells within our lymph nodes, like obedient...
A Matter of Survival: How the Immune System Sets Priorities

A Matter of Survival: How the Immune System Sets Priorities

When a second infection follows on the heels of a first, the two arms of our immune system may clash Even after prevailing over a viral infection, our immune system stays active, protecting us from any lingering viruses or recurring disease. But what happens if we...