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. 2016 Nov 17;167(5):1161-1162.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2016.10.047.

Veggies and Intact Grains a Day Keep the Pathogens Away

Francesca S Gazzaniga  1 , Dennis L Kasper  2
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Veggies and Intact Grains a Day Keep the Pathogens Away

Francesca S Gazzaniga et al. Cell. .
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In this issue of Cell, Desai et al. compare how dietary fiber affects the gut microbiota and susceptibility to disease. They find that a fiber-free diet promotes mucus-degrading bacteria and susceptibility to Citrobacter rodentium infection.

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