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Sewage Shows the Way to a Novel Diabetes Vaccine
Viruses found in contaminated water may protect against type 1 diabetes
Kristen M. Drescher is a professor of medical microbiology and immunology at Creighton University. She studies the role of viruses in autoimmune disease and explores novel therapeutics in treating inflammatory ailments. Credit: Nick Higgins
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