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Kelin Zhao and Daniel Gray

Meet the researchers uncovering new clues in the curious case of our ageing immune system.

Their new study has visualised, for the first time, how two cell types cause the thymus to lose its function and regeneration abilities over time.

L-R: Dr Kelin Zhao and Professor Daniel Gray

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We have more than 800 scientists focused on addressing the most pressing health challenges facing our world.

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WEHI houses 14 scientific divisions grouped under five key research themes.

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Major $21m Colonial Foundation philanthropic investment to bring future science into disease diagnosis

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