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Peterson C. et al. T Cell-mediated Regulation of the Microbiota Protects against Obesity. Science. July 26 2019.

• Science Perspective: Immune Control of Microbiota Prevents Obesity.
• New Atlas: New Research Uncovers Compelling Link between Gut Bacteria, Obesity, and the Immune System.

Casadevall A, Kontoyiannis DP, and Robert V. On the Emergence of Candida auris: Climate Change, Azoles, Swamps, and Birds. mBio July 23 2019.

• Cavicchioli R et al. Scientists’ Warning to Humanity Microorganisms and Climate Change. Nature Reviews Microbiology. June 18 2019.
• Newsweek: Scientists Who Studied Candida auris Fungus Warn Global Warming May Lead to Diseases 'We Don't Even Know About Right Now.'