The same immune cells play opposing roles in tissue regeneration's balancing act

In a study of fingertip regeneration, a team led by JAX senior research scientist James Godwin found that some immune cells in mice can attack and kill cells needed to rebuild bone, while a subset of those same immune cells can protect the bone-making cells and allow regeneration This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.