Tissues: News and Research on Palatine Tonsil

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T cells found in tonsils differ in key ways from those in blood

T cells, also known as lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell that play an important role in the body's immune response. Historically, blood samples have been used to monitor how T cells respond to a virus, vaccine or ...

Dec 4, 2025

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Q and A: What is a tonsillectomy and who needs one?

My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a right age to have the surgery done? I've ...

May 16, 2023

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