Basophils are white blood cells that the bone marrow makes. They play a role in a healthy immune system. Levels that are higher or lower than usual may be a sign of inflammation, hyperthyroidism, or ...

Basophils, though the rarest granulocytes, have emerged as pivotal modulators of immune responses in both allergic inflammation and autoimmunity. These cells are now recognised for their ability to ...

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find that pre-basophil and mast cell progenitors differentiate into pre-basophils before producing mature basophils in mice Tokyo, Japan – ...

White cells are the immune cells of the body. Also called leukocytes, they are useful in fighting infections and belong to five types. About 100 million white cells are produced by the body each day.

Researchers have not only identified how two immune cells work together to fight cancer but also revealed the cascade of molecules that help coordinate this attack. The ecosystem that surrounds a ...