Molecule produced by gut bacteria increases childhood allergy and asthma risk

For several years researchers have suspected a relationship between the gut microbiome and the onset of childhood asthma and allergies. New research, led by scientists from UC San Francisco, is describing for the first time how a specific compound produced by gut bacteria can directly influence the immune system and drive the development of allergies and asthma in infants.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Baby
• Children
• Gut Bacteria
• Microbiome

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