Best Caption Award - Hungry Hungry Macrophages

Year: 
2023
Ranking: 
Special Honorable Mention
Artist: 
Annalise Bond
Department: 
Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology
Lab: 
Morrissey Lab

Description

Macrophages (green) are the professional eaters of our immune system. They are constantly surveilling our tissues for targets – like bacteria, dead cells or even cancer! – and clearing them before they can cause harm. With these synthetic targets (magenta), I can test what makes a macrophage particularly hungry and what makes a target extra tasty.

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