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    The Immune System's Hidden Brakes

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    Discover how three scientists found special T cells that stop your immune system from attacking your own body, revolutionizing treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.

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    Regulatory T cells act as the immune system's 'brakes,' serving as cellular peacekeepers that prevent our defenses from turning against us. Without these tiny guardians, the body's most powerful defense system would lose its balance, leading to devastating autoimmune diseases.

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    Immune System's Hidden Peacekeepers

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    The Mysterious Mice That Changed Everything

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    The Master Switch of Immune Tolerance

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    The Cellular Police Force in Action

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    When the Brakes Fail: Autoimmune Disease Revealed

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    The Double-Edged Sword: Cancer and Immune Evasion

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    Your Personal Immune Balance: Practical Implications

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