Bacteria on Burrunans: The Micro Building Blocks of Immunity

The Burrunan dolphins that live in Victoria’s waterways are a unique species. Find out more about this critically endangered mammal in the latest blog post from the Ecological Society of Australia, hosting Grace Day (PhD candidate, The Wild Genes Group, Deakin University).

Image credits: Marine Mammal Foundation

My PhD project investigates the microscopic army that defends Burrunan dolphins from infection and disease. Picture the body as a fortress: outside are invaders, or pathogens lying in wait to breach the defences. The army that protects the fortress is the immune system.


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