: After we die, do our immune system and every cell inside our body die alongwith us or do they just stay there roaming inside us until we get decomposed?

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: After we die, do our immune system and every cell inside our body die alongwith us or do they just stay there roaming inside us until we get decomposed?

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It is actually rather fascinating.

Apparently, if the immune cells are within the organism’s body when they die, they stop moving immediately and drop dead as well.

But if they are separated from the host, they can live out their usual lifespan as long as they have adequate resources.

Scientists think that the body sends some signal throughout the body when it dies, but aren’t sure what exactly.