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Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. People affected suffer from muscle weakness and paralysis. A research team led by the Latorre group has now clarified the mechanism of this autoimmune disease.
In both plants and animals, the innate immune system serves a crucial role in maintaining microbiota homeostasis and health. An investigation conducted by the Vorholt lab identified causal relationships among microbiota members responsible for microbiome perturbation in immunocompromised plants.