Principles and therapeutic applications of adaptive immunity. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38670065/)

These scientists wanted to learn more about how our immune system protects us from getting sick. They studied how special cells called lymphocytes help our bodies fight off germs and keep us healthy. They looked at how these cells recognize and attack harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses.

The scientists also studied how our immune system can sometimes make mistakes and attack our own bodies, causing diseases like allergies or autoimmune disorders. They wanted to understand how our immune system knows when to attack and when to stop, to keep us healthy.

By learning more about how our immune system works, these scientists hope to find new ways to help people stay healthy and fight off diseases. They believe that this research could lead to better vaccines and treatments to keep us safe from getting sick.

Chi H., Pepper M., Thomas PG. Principles and therapeutic applications of adaptive immunity. Cell. 2024 Apr 25;187(9):2052-2078. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.037.