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Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered a fundamental role of glial cells in the nervous system of the gut in maintaining a healthy intestine.
10 Nov 2021
United Kingdom
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Image showing a cross-section through a mouse gut showing enteric glia cells (red) and the parasite
Image showing a cross-section through a mouse gut showing enteric glia cells (red) and the parasite

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