T CELL EXHAUSTION

Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

How Fats Can Change Immune Cells

The human body is a complex machine, and scientists are always finding new ways it works. Recently, they discovered that fats, or lipids, can change how certain immune cells behave. These cells, called T cells, are like tiny soldiers in our body. They fight off infections and keep us healthy. But sometimes, they get tired and can't do their job well. This is called e...

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Battle: T Cells vs. Leukemia

Leukemia is a sneaky disease. It creates a tough environment for the immune system to fight back. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one type that is particularly tricky. It uses different tricks to hide from the immune system's T cells, which are supposed to attack and destroy it. One of these tricks is to change how antigens are processed and presented. Antigens are l...

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