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Researchers discovered that the immune system of sea anemones is capable of selectively distinguishing between different microorganisms, protecting beneficial over harmful bacteria.

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Düsseldorf, Kiel

Who
Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) and Kiel University (CAU)
What
Researchers discovered that the immune system of sea anemones is capable of selectively distinguishing between different microorganisms, protecting beneficial over harmful bacteria.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:02:07 GMT · 3h 32m ago
Where
Düsseldorf, Kiel ·
Why
To examine immune system function in an early branching animal, a sea anemone.
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This finding suggests that the ability to distinguish between beneficial and harmful bacteria is not exclusive to vertebrates, potentially broadening our understanding of immune system evolution.

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