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.
Best quote from The Immune System's Hidden Brakes
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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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