Tag: immunization
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Your T cells can outlive you!
Did you ever question mortality? Some people believe in the existence of living elements (like our soul), even after our death. For us biologists, there is a standard consideration of cells being mortal. In human biology, there is even a limitation of 50 – 60 divisions that cells can undergo, known as a ‘Hayflick limit’.…
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A Mother’s Shield of Protection: The Maternal Immunity
“A mother’s love is like a fortress, And we seek protection there, When the waves of tribulation, Seem to drown us in despair.” Helen Steiner Rice We as newborn infants depend on our mother for nurture and protection. A mother loves unconditionally and protects us not just from physical threats, but also biological threats. Today,…