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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T09:20:05.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Our immune system implements an array of strategies to combat threatening infections. White blood cells called cytotoxic T lymphocytes or \"CD8 T cells\" are soldiers of the immune system, serving as defensive agents that fight invading pathogens. Their role is vital for counteracting short-term, acute viral infections and controlling long-term infections. But every bodily system has its limits. When CD8 T cells reach the point of exhaustion, their protective capabilities decline and the immune system is much less effective.",
  "title": "Fatty acids found to influence immune defense during chronic infections"
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