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Growing up under the guidance of bacteria

Scientists discover how microbes help the mouse gut to mature.

Anna Petherick

The gut is home to a host of 'friendly' bacteria as well as being at risk from harmful invaders that can cause anything from mild upset to death. But even the friendly microbes need to be kept under control, and , a study finds, the presence of some of these bacteria seems to be necessary for normal development of immune mechanisms that do just that.
(The full story of this article is available in the Nature | Published online 5th November)

 
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