How Tissues Tune Immune Responses to Match the Threat
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 15 -- The Whitehead Institute issued the following news:
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How tissues tune immune responses to match the threat
Barrier organs that form boundaries between the body and the outside environment, such as the lungs, skin, and intestines, face a difficult balancing act. They must respond quickly to threats such as infection, but they also need to avoid triggering unnecessary inflammation that can damage the tissue. A new study . . .
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How tissues tune immune responses to match the threat
Barrier organs that form boundaries between the body and the outside environment, such as the lungs, skin, and intestines, face a difficult balancing act. They must respond quickly to threats such as infection, but they also need to avoid triggering unnecessary inflammation that can damage the tissue. A new study . . .