Discovery could lead to more treatments to prevent cancer and infectious diseases

Researchers have uncovered the role the thymus gland plays in creating and 'training' specialised anti-cancer white blood cells -- known as gamma delta T cells. This unsung organ produces these amazing cells after we are born -- so they can enter the body and start fighting off disease and infection.

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