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| Eosinophil granulocytes in inflammatory infiltrate. This type of white blood cell is responsible for combating parasites, and has a role in mechanisms associated with allergy and asthma. Image: Shutterstock |
by Anne Crawford
A Monash University collaboration has found that eosinophils, a type of white blood cell commonly associated with asthma and allergy, play an important role in maintaining a healthy gut.
Professor Nicola Harris, from Monash’s Central Clinical School, made the surprising discovery working with study co-lead, Professor Kathy McCoy from the University of Calgary, and scientists from Switzerland. Their paper was published in Immunity 16 June.
