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Stanford researchers find a 'bomb-like' immune cell hidden inside flatworms

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Stanford researchers find a 'bomb-like' immune cell hidden inside flatworms
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Stanford researchers have discovered a unique immune cell in flatworms called 'ruptoblasts' that destroys pathogens by self-destructing. This finding provides insight into ancient immune defense mechanisms.

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Understanding primitive immune strategies could offer new perspectives on evolutionary biology and human immunology.

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