Researchers Discover

Researchers Discover How Embryos Protect Themselves From Bacterial Infections Without a Mature Immune System

MIT researchers have discovered that embryos use epithelial cells for phagocytosis to defend against bacterial infections before their immune systems are fully developed. This finding, observed in zebrafish embryos, could revolutionize reproductive health and disease prevention, offering new ways to protect both mothers and embryos from early infections. This discovery also paves the way for better maternal health strategies in the future.