In the News: Newly Discovered Hybrid Immune Cell Could Finally Explain The Cause of Type 1 Diabetes

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We have learned that type 1 diabetes is caused by the body's immune system turning against insulin-producing cells. New research has found a 'hybrid' white blood cell that displays features of two of our immune's system most important cells (T and B cells). Further research will work to confirm the white blood cell's actions and possibly provide insight into treatments for diabetes and other immune conditions.

Read the whole article for a lot more details at Science Alert.