Researchers discover immunity mechanism: Platelets patrolling the bloodstream
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have discovered a mechanism that is used to protect the body from harmful bacteria. Platelets, a component of blood typically associated with clotting, were discovered to actively search for specific bacteria, and upon detection, seal it off from the rest of the body. The findings provide the science community with a greater understanding of immunity.