A single skin gene helps build the body’s first line of immune defense
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Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that a gene long known for shaping the skin’s physical barrier also plays a crucial role in building and maintaining the skin’s immune defense. The findings, published in Cell Reports, reveal a previously unknown mechanism linking skin development to immune protection—and offer new insights into […]