When most people think about the immune system, they think about antibodies, vaccines, or white blood cells. However, one of the most important cells in the entire immune system is a cell called the macrophage. The term macrophage comes from Greek words meaning “big eater,” which is a fitting name because one of its primary jobs is to literally engulf and digest unwanted material. But … Continue reading Macrophages: The Immune System’s Cleanup Crew & Emergency Responders