Metabolites produced by gut bacteria may protect against fungal infection
July 13, 2026
July 13, 2026
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Metabolites produced by gut bacteria may protect against fungal infection
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DALLAS - July 13, 2026 - A metabolic byproduct formed when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber appears to protect against dangerous fungal infections common in immunocompromised patients, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows . . .
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Metabolites produced by gut bacteria may protect against fungal infection
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DALLAS - July 13, 2026 - A metabolic byproduct formed when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber appears to protect against dangerous fungal infections common in immunocompromised patients, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows . . .