Cells change type to help or hinder immunity

(The Francis Crick Institute) In news that may bring hope to asthma sufferers, scientists discover a mechanism that provides a possible new target for allergy treatments. By observing the allergic response in mice with asthma, scientists at the Francis Crick Institute found that white blood cells that normally reduce the symptoms of asthma convert into cells that make allergies worse.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news