Pathogen Police (IMAGE)

Brown University

Pathogen Police

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Once a CD8 T cell has fought off a virus, it is prepared to fight it off again. New research shows that it can also answer the call when the body signals the presence of other pathogens.

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Dennis Kunkel/Dennis Kunkel Microscopy Inc.

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