Breast milk antibodies shape infants’ gut bacteria, immunity, study finds
These antibodies can help babies defend against deadly infection-generated diarrheal illness.
Immunity
Gut microbes play an important role in stopping viral infections. Researchers finally know how
A recent study by researchers in Sweden discovered how the gut microbiome helps the immune system develop resistance to viruses.
Immune system discovery could open doors to treatment that puts peanut allergy in remission
Researchers have identified the key immunological changes that facilitate the remission of peanut allergy in children.
New blood test can predict severe Crohn’s diagnosis up to 7 years in advance, study finds
A group of international researchers say that an antibody detectable in blood can predict severe Crohn’s disease up to seven years prior to diagnosis.
Adding more fiber to your diet could protect against skin allergies, suggests study
An unintended benefit of having a high-fiber diet is protection against skin allergens, finds a new mouse study from Monash University.
Harvard studies show that bile acids play key role in gut immunity, inflammation
The studies identify three bile acid metabolites with corresponding bacterial genes that affect inflammation-regulating immune cells.
Fungus in the gut: One type is more friend than foe — when it ‘introduces’ itself first
A new study from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center describes the microorganism Candida albicans, a fungus, as friend rather than foe.
Pneumonia severity, risk of death hinges on gut bacteria for older adults
New research indicates that the severity of pneumonia may have as much to do with the gut as it does with the lungs.
Antibiotics can trigger deadly fungal infections by disrupting gut’s immune system
disrupt immune cells in the gut, increasing risk of the oral condition called thrush, which can be fatal in people with serious illnesses.
Obesity can ‘rewire’ immune system, causing some drugs to make other conditions worse
Obesity, sometimes classified as a chronic inflammatory state, alters the immune system in many ways, a new study finds.