The Microscopic Bombs in Our Midst: Uncovering the Secrets of Flatworm Immunity In the world of immunology, researchers have long been fascinated by the mechanisms that allow our bodies to fight off pathogens and foreign cells.
However, when it comes to understanding how other species defend themselves against infection, they often find themselves at a loss.
The humble flatworm, an organism that has been living on this planet for hundreds of millions of years, is one such example.