8/20/2026
Vital Signs

Stanford scientists discover immune cells that explode like microscopic bombs

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
Stanford scientists discover immune cells that explode like microscopic bombs
Stanford researchers discovered immune cells in flatworms that explode within minutes, killing nearby bacteria and foreign cells before vanishing completely. Their unusually fast and localized attack could offer clues for developing targeted treatments against infections and cancer.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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