New research involving mice reveals that tattoo ink particles rapidly travel to lymph nodes within minutes of application and remain there for extended periods. The study found that the pigments prompted immune cell death, led to chronic inflammation, and may impair the body’s response to an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. Scientists warn these effects could have broader implications for immune function and vaccine efficacy. The findings highlight a previously understudied biological interaction between tattoo pigments and the immune system.
Mouse research shows tattoo pigments move into lymph nodes within minutes and persist for months Ink triggered immune-cell death, chronic inflammation and weakened response to an mRNA COVID shot ...
