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Mast cells: new target for preventing meningitis and brain disease

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine have discovered that…

4 August 2025 | By

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine have discovered that mast cells – immune cells best known for triggering allergic reactions – also help protect the brain from bacterial and viral infections. This could have important implications for treating brain infections in the future.