Team discovers nearly universal T cell immunity against a variety of bacteria.

Published Date: 26 Apr 2023

Normally, T cells of the immune system react to a particular characteristic (antigen) of a microbe to produce protective immunity. A group of scientists from different countries have found this, as noted in the journal Immunity.

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