Basophils have long been suspected to be potent inducers of T helper type 2 differentiation. Sokol and colleagues now demonstrate that basophils are required for adoption of the T helper type 2 fate ...

Additional immune functions of basophils have been identified in recent years. Mack and colleagues add to this growing list by showing that basophils enhance humoral memory responses by producing ...

Basophils are white blood cells that the bone marrow makes. They play a role in a healthy immune system. Levels that are higher or lower than usual may be a sign of inflammation, hyperthyroidism, or ...