New research from Cornell University challenges the belief that a newborn’s immune system is just an immature version of an adult’s. The study shows that newborn T cells actually outperform adult T cells in fighting off infections. Newborn T cells are part of the innate arm of the immune system, responding rapidly to various pathogens. This discovery helps explain why infants and adults respond differently to infections. The research suggests that instead of being deficient, newborn T cells have a different function that is more useful during early stages of life. The study opens up possibilities for therapeutic applications and further research into age-related immune differences.
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Newborn T cells found to excel in immune defense
