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Behind your sternum lies a 'biological library' that recreates samples of every organ to eliminate rogue lymphocytes before they trigger an autoimmune catastrophe.
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"NETosis" is an astonishing immune strategy in which white blood cells self-sacrifice to weave microscopic webs that neutralize bacteria instantly.
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The neural circuit discovered by Kevin Tracey that shows how the brain silences immune storms through the spleen in milliseconds.
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Discovered in 2004, this cellular sacrifice expels white blood cells' own genetic material to trap pathogens before they overwhelm the body.
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Located behind the breastbone, this gland subjects T cells to an unforgiving biological screening: only those that do not attack the body itself survive the exam.
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Harvard University researchers transform electrical signals from T lymphocytes into audible melodies, revealing rhythmic patterns that could predict autoimmune diseases.