If humans are to colonize another planet, we better have a powerful immune system to protect us from deadly new pathogens. H.G. Wells' novel The War of the Worlds reminds us that the invading Martians overpowered humans but were killed by earthly pathogens to which they had no immunity. (Newton Lee)

If humans are to colonize another planet, we better have a powerful immune system to protect us from deadly new pathogens. H.G. Wells' novel The War of the Worlds reminds us that the invading Martians overpowered humans but were killed by earthly pathogens to which they had no immunity.

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