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    Modified cells prevent pathogen replication and DNA sharing, enhancing cellular defense mechanisms. This research offers new strategies for infectious disease control.

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    • Cellular Biology
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    • Understanding cellular defense mechanisms is crucial for combating infectious diseases.
    • Previous research has explored various methods to enhance cellular immunity.

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    • The study demonstrates that modified cells exhibit resistance to pathogen replication.
    • These modifications also inhibit the horizontal transfer of genetic material from invaders.

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