Key difference in immune cells may explain children's increased susceptibility to illness
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 12:31
in Health & Medicine
Schools are commonly known as breeding grounds for viruses and bacteria, but this may not necessarily be linked to hygiene. New research in mice shows that because their immune systems do not operate at the same efficiency as adults, children may not only be more likely to contract a viral infection, but they also take to longer clear it.