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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:08 UTC.

Why it matters

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