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Contact: Kristen Holland Shear
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Caption: Dr. Vanessa Sperandio, associate professor of microbiology and biochemistry, led research that uncovered a potential new way to stop the biochemical signals that cause bacteria in our bodies to release toxins. The team's investigation could provide a novel approach to combating illness.
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