The Immune System’s Weirdest Weapon

July 9, 2021

Despite being the most abundant white cells in the blood, neutrophils have a history of being considered inessential – noted more for their propensity to die than for the roles they play in keeping us alive. However, neutrophils harbor one of the immune system’s most unique armaments – weaponizing its own DNA.

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