Atypical B cells shift immune roles as they develop, malaria study finds

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What happened

B cells are an important part of the immune system and help the body recognize and fight infections.

A group of B cells known as atypical B cells has attracted considerable interest among researchers in recent years.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:07 UTC.

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