Giardia intestinalis is a protozoan parasite that can cause severe enteric disease. The immune response to this organism provides unexpected benefits to limit gut inflammation.
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Howard, C.A., Hunter, C.A. Giardia helps the immune system pick its battles. Nat Immunol 26, 1217–1218 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41590-025-02229-0
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