Felix Yarovinsky, Alicia Benson, UT Southwestern Medical Center (IMAGE)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Felix Yarovinsky, Alicia Benson, UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Immunology researchers led by Dr. Felix Yarovinsky (left) and including Alicia Benson have found that bacteria in the human gut helps battle the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis. Generally a mild infection, toxoplasmosis is a potentially deadly condition for pregnant women, their fetuses and others with weakened immune systems.

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UT Southwestern Medical Center

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