How Barnyard Bacteria Train the Immune System Against Allergies
For decades, scientists have observed that children raised on farms are significantly less likely to develop asthma and allergies, but the exact biological mechanism driving this “farm effect” remained a mystery. Now, researchers have pinpointed the specific airborne barnyard bacteria responsible for this immunity, opening the door for revolutionary new medications that can train a child’s immune system without them ever stepping foot on a farm.
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