Immune system of sea anemones may protect coral from disease

It is possible that a newly discovered immune mechanism in sea anemones could play a role in protecting coral reefs. This is reported by Vietnam.vn. The mechanism could help prevent diseases in coral.

Sea anemones and coral have much in common, for example in the immune system. It is therefore possible that the discovery in sea anemones also provides insight into how coral can be protected against pathogens.

Coral reefs worldwide are under pressure, including due to climate change and ocean acidification. Better protection of coral is therefore important for biodiversity.

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