Worm expression (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Worm expression

Caption

Worms with alterations in purine metabolism are shown triggering an immune response without pathogen infection. The immune response is revealed through green fluorescence in mutant worm intestines (middle and right) and not in control worms (left).

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Troemel Lab, UC San Diego

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Must be used in conjunction with PLOS Pathogens paper on immune response.

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