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RESEARCH PAPER / 2026-04-23

Single-cell gene expression and TCR profiling reveal age-related differences in recent thymic emigrants.

Cybelle Tabilas, Vanessa Venturi, Connor Kean, Anastasia Minervina, Paul G Thomas, Andrew Grimson, Jennifer K Grenier, Miles P Davenport, Norah L Smith, Brian D Rudd

Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. · pubmed

Abstract

Following thymic egress, CD8

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Research summary

The paper claims that age-related differences in recent thymic emigrants can be identified through single-cell gene expression and TCR profiling. This research is relevant as it explores the mechanisms of immune aging, which is a fundamental aspect of the aging process and could inform strategies for longevity and age-related disease prevention.

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