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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a particular gut microbe can prevent severe flu infections in mice, likely by breaking down naturally occurring compounds — called flavonoids — commonly found in foods such as black tea, red wine and blueberries. Credit: © taa22 / Fotolia

Natural Compound Coupled with Specific Gut Microbes may Prevent Severe Flu

A particular gut microbe can prevent severe flu infections in mice, likely by breaking down naturally occurring compounds – called flavonoids – commonly found in foods such as black tea, red wine and blueberries. The research in mice by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St...