Research Explains How Cellular Guardians of the Gut Develop
Friday, August 22, 2014 - 10:30
in Biology & Nature
Even the most careful chosen meal can contain surprises. To defend against infectious microbes, viruses or other potential hazards that find their way to the intestines, a dedicated contingent of immune cells keeps watch within the thin layer of tissue that divides the contents of the gut from the body itself.