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What if one of the most overlooked numbers on a CBC could tell us something about cardiovascular health?

Researchers found that patients with hypertension who had higher RDW values were more likely to have carotid artery atherosclerosis.

Sometimes the clues to heart health are hiding in places you wouldn't expect!

Every Friday we spotlight fascinating facts from the world of laboratory science! Today's fact is about Acanthamoeba.

Scientists often call Acanthamoeba a Trojan horse because it likes to hide dangerous bacteria, helping them to survive in harsh conditions.

This is one of the many survival strategies that continue to challenge healthcare and laboratory professionals every day.

Macrophages are immune cells as well as shape-shifters.

They can read their environment, reprogram their genes, and even change their structure to match what the body needs. It is amazing what our cells are naturally designed to do!