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Do memory T cells decrease with age? An in-depth look at immunosenescence

Over one-quarter of the world's population is projected to be 65 or older by mid-century, facing increased vulnerability to infections. A major contributing factor to this decline in immune function is age-related changes in T cells, but a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer fails to capture the nuanced changes regarding the quantity and function of memory T cells.