Immune Cells Do Something Unexpected to Stop This Brain Parasite From Spreading - ScienceAlert
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Immune Cells Do Something Unexpected to Stop This Brain Parasite From Spreading - ScienceAlert

Source:ScienceAlert
Author:David Nield

A new study identifies an extreme but effective way that brain immune cells can prevent the parasite Toxoplasma gondii from spreading: they kill themselves to eliminate the dangerous microbes they carry.