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- Researchers show that the gut defends itself against harmful bacteria, including E. coli, by expelling infected cells to prevent infection.
- The intestinal lining acts as a barrier, although bacteria can inject proteins that disrupt this defense and ease infection.
- The study links these defenses to gut disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancers.
- Understanding these processes could improve treatment strategies for such conditions.
