Sea Anemones Found to Have Unique Antiviral Defense Mechanism
Phys.org1 min read54 words
A new study has uncovered a previously unknown antiviral defense mechanism in sea anemones, revealing that animals may have evolved more than one way to fight viral infections. Researchers discovered that a protein resembling a key component of the human immune system actually plays the opposite role, yet remains essential for effective antiviral protection.
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