Memory T cells are a subgroup of T lymphocytes. They are able to quickly react and protect the body in case of a repeated infection with the same pathogen.
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Transferring memory T cells may help to strengthen the immune system and thus protect patients after bone marrow transplantation.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is constantly mutating. As a result, vaccines become less effective and require regular adaptation. This was the case in 2025 with the JN.1 variant. An interdisciplinary team from
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