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Sep 2012
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Immune System in the Gastrointestinal tr...

OXFORD UNIVERSITY
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Dr Holm Uhlig talks about the role of the immune system in our gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is home to more bacteria than there are cells in our body. In order to stay healthy, our immune system must maintain a strong and effective response towards these bacteria. Dr Holm Uhlig is based at the Translational Gastroenterology Unit and stu ... Show More
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