Killer T cells show their kinder side

The immune system protects the body by responding to invading organisms. But how is an attack on useful resident microbes prevented? A pathway has now been identified that allows immune cells to sense and respond to beneficial bacteria. The immune system protects the body by responding to invading organisms. But how is an attack on useful resident microbes prevented? A pathway has now been identified that allows immune cells to sense and respond to beneficial bacteria.
Author(s): Paul Klenerman, Graham Ogg Author Affiliations: Killer T cells show their kinder side The immune system performs a difficult balancing act. It must respond rapidly to dangerous microorganisms that [...]