A Protective Immune Mechanism That Shields the Gut is Discovered

Scientists have revealed a crucial mechanism used by the immune system to shield the gut during an infection. This work, which used a mouse model of intestinal worm infections, showed that the immune system can preserve the normal function of the intestine even when a persistent infection is happening. The study, which was reported in Cell, could reveal more about how to treat gastrointestinal infections. It also raises new questions about old therapeutic…