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The majority of bacteria found within the gut are commensals, although it is unclear whether these organisms can elicit systemic immunity. New research indicates that gut-microbiota-specific serum antibodies targeting an epitope conserved among Gram-negative bacteria can protect the host from systemic pathogenic infection.
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The microorganisms that colonize pregnant mice have been shown to prime the innate immune system in newborn offspring, preparing them for life in association with microbes.