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An examples of anthropomorphism in popular science writing"

"However, the gigantosome is more than just a pinched-off hole-riddled piece of membrane; its creation was all part of the NK cell's plan to kill the cell."

Catherine Carver

Carver, C. (2017). Immune. How your body defends and protects you. Bloomsbury Sigma. Read about this book: 'Disease and immunity – a biological myth'

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.