Historically, the digestive and immune systems were viewed and studied as separate entities. However, there are remarkable similarities and shared functions in both nutrient acquisition and host defense. Here, I propose a common origin for both systems. This association provides a new prism for viewing the emergence and evolution of host defense mechanisms.
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Broderick, N. A. (2015). A common origin for immunity and digestion. Frontiers in Immunology, 6(FEB). https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2015.00072
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