Lipid signals help cells seal the damage from bacterial attacks, researchers discover

Epithelial cells form the body's frontline barriers, helping keep microbes, toxins and other harmful substances out. Yet these protective cells are constantly exposed to threats, including microbial infections. Some bacteria produce pore-forming…
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