Discovery of a new class of white blood cells uncovers target for better vaccine design
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 10:00
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have discovered a new class of white blood cells in human lung and gut tissues that play a critical role as the first line of defense against harmful fungal and bacterial infections. This research will have significant impact on the design of vaccines and targeted immunotherapies for diseases caused by infectious microbes such as the hospital-acquired pneumonia.