B Cells Change Their Genes to Make Antibodies (IMAGE)

Babraham Institute

B Cells Change Their Genes to Make Antibodies

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This is a microscopy image showing collections of mRNA molecules, called RNA granules (green), inside B cells that are altering their genes to produce antibodies. DNA is shown in blue.

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Dr Manuel Díaz-Muñoz

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