About half of the patients developed low white blood cell counts following treatment. The researchers found a significant increase in what are called myeloid-derived suppressor cells — a type of cell ...

Colorectal tumors are swarming with white blood cells, but whether these cells help or hinder the cancer is hotly debated. While some studies have shown that white blood cells heroically restrict ...

White blood cells help your body fight inflammation and infections. A high or low white blood cell count may be associated with a number of short-term or long-term health conditions. White blood cells ...

Treatment with a molecule known as A485 can quickly and temporarily increase levels of white blood cells, a critical part of the body's immune system, an effect that is difficult to deliver with ...

A vivid new image is taking shape in the world of cell biology: Imagine bacteria adhering to the surface of a cell, perhaps at the site of an injury or wound. In response, a white blood cell arrives ...

Sometimes, diseases or infections can cause low white blood cell counts. Increasing white blood cells involves treating the underlying cause, diet, medications, and supplementing vitamins. White blood ...

Your body has three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. When all three of these blood cells are below normal limits, you can develop a condition called ...

Lymphocytosis and smudge cells are characteristic signs of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. They can also be signs of conditions such as other cancers, infections, and autoimmune diseases. Lymphocytosis ...