New Immune Cells Found in Skin (IMAGE)

Centenary Institute

New Immune Cells Found in Skin

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This is a false color image of the skin showing newly discovered immune cells, which have a potential link to allergic skin diseases like eczema. Red = blood vessels, Blue = collagen, black holes = hair follicles (with green hairs). Newly discovered cells are in green.

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Ben Roediger, Centenary Institute

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