Illustration of T cells interacting with tissue showing stiffness sensing

Scientists discover immune cells can sense tissue stiffness to aid immunity

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Researchers at McGill University have found that T cells possess the ability to sense the stiffness of surrounding tissues. This physical sensing influences whether T cells develop into long-lasting memory cells, potentially altering our understanding of long-term immunity.

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