You can learn about the immune system in the context of aging from this page.Adaptive Immune SystemThe adaptive immune system is a complex mechanism protects us from threats, including viruses and cancer. T cells and B cells are the backbone of this system.Read MoreWhat are B Cells? A Summary of B LymphocytesB cells are a type of white blood cell. They have a very specific function: the production of antibodies, which play a major role in immunity.Read MoreWhat Are T Cells? A Summary of T LymphocytesT cells (T lymphocytes) are like soldiers who seek and destroy invaders and support other immune cells for a combined response to threats.Read More