A recent study from the University of Auckland reveals that neutrophils, a critical type of immune cell, can conceptually recognize the time of day. Using fluorescent bacteria and neutrophils in transparent zebrafish, researchers observed that these immune cells influence healing and infection responses based on their circadian rhythms. This finding provides valuable insights into how timing affects immune efficiency, presenting a significant advance in understanding the body's healing mechanisms.
Researchers from the University of Auckland discovered that neutrophils, immune cells with a short lifespan, can distinguish between day and night, affecting healing and infection response.
The study reveals that the timing of injuries or infections can leverage the body’s circadian rhythm, influencing immune responses and healing processes.
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