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The Immune System’s Weirdest Weapon
- samizdis 5y agoNeutrophils ... can unspool the genetic material that’s normally packed into a tight wad at their center, freckle it with toxic proteins and compounds, and then spew it out their side like a lethal sneeze—a weaponization of their own DNA. Fascinating article, and a great argument for Hollywood finally to get serious about a Fantastic Voyage remake [1]. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantastic_Voyage#Cancelled_sequel/remake_plans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantastic_Voyage#Cancelled_seq...