To fight off viral and bacterial invaders, immune cells known as lymphocytes generate antibodies that specifically recognize and bind to these invaders, neutralizing them directly or marking them for ...

In our February issue, Steven Reiner describes how lymphocytes make use of a highly unusual type of division to create two different kinds of cells: effector and memory. Here, you can see this ...

Cytotoxic T lymphocytes are the body’s specialized “killer” cells, precisely eliminating infected or cancerous cells. Their action relies on a specialized exchange zone called the “immune synapse,” ...

Atypical lymphocytes are types of white blood cells that a person’s immune system produces. They help fight infections and diseases. High levels of atypical lymphocytes may indicate health issues.