Friend or Foe? The Colon Knows 'Good' Bacteria From 'Bad'

Monday, September 26, 2011 - 11:50 in Health & Medicine

Colon-based white blood cells keep our immune system from attacking our protective and helpful gut bacteria, and could also play a role in protection against autoimmune diseases of the intestines.

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