The Hidden Cells That Keep the Intestine Healthy (IMAGE)

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Hidden Cells That Keep the Intestine Healthy

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This microscopy image reveals specialized support cells (green colored) beneath the intestinal lining. Researchers discovered that these cells form four distinct populations, each with unique roles in maintaining the gut's constant renewal and repair.

 

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Amal Gharbi and Michal Shoshkes-Carmel

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