Epithelial tissues are in constant interaction with their environment. Maintaining their functionality requires dynamic ...
A firm handshake between proteins on immune cells is important for the body's ability to fight infection. Meanwhile, a weak grip helps explain the poor immune deficiencies caused by a rare genetic ...
As a part of our immune defenses, cytotoxic T cells – or killer T cells – seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous. This process is essential for the body's defense against diseases.