Macrophage freakin me out 🥵🔥 These fire-like macrophages are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system. They “ruffle” continuously to sample their environment—adapting and shifting, ready to engulf and eliminate invaders. The name “macrophage” literally means “big eater” in Greek, reflecting their primary job: to eat and digest pathogens. New microscopes will help us image these cells as they develop in bone marrow. Check out their fire-like ballet! #microscopy #nanoparticles #imaging #macrophage #biology #cellbiology #science