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Newly found immune cells called ‘ruptoblasts’ explode when triggered, ejecting toxic chemicals capable of delivering death to surrounding cells in just minutes.
Bang! Exploding immune cells splatter potent toxins everywhere Amanda Heidt 2026
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Here, we identify “ruptoblasts,” a previously unknown cytotoxic glandular cell type in regenerative planarian flatworms.
Explosive cytotoxicity of ruptoblasts bridges hormone surveillance and immune defense Authors Info & Affiliations 2026
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