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March 14, 2018

Saliva Protein Might Inhibit Intestinal Anarchy

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A protein found in spit prevents bad bugs from binding to intestinal cells in the lab, pointing to a possible way to lower the chances of dysentery. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Aired March 10, 2018

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