All allergies articles
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NewsMicrobe exposure may not protect against developing allergic disease
The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new study in mice reveals that adults’ exposure to diverse microbes and allergens may in fact worsen certain allergic conditions.
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NewsHow microbes protect the lungs against allergies
A study has revealed that microbes protect the lungs from subsequently developing allergies and asthma. This long-term protection is “memorized” not by immune system cells but by fibroblasts, structural cells in the lungs.
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NewsUnder the Lens: Nicola Holden and Gil Domingue weigh in on the raw milk debate
The latest episode of Applied Microbiology International’s ‘Under The Lens’ video series turns the spotlight on the contentious issue of raw milk, with AMI Trustee Professor Emmanuel Adukwu interviewing Professor Nicola Holden and Dr Gil Domingue.
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NewsInfant gut bacteria may be the key to preventing asthma and allergies
A study shows that children are less likely to develop allergies and asthma if, as infants, they are colonized with certain bifidobacteria that produce a substance in the gut - a so-called metabolite - that dampens immune responses to allergens.
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NewsFrequent use of antibiotics in infants and young children may increase risk for asthma, allergies and other conditions
Researchers have found that repeated antibiotic use before age 2 is associated with a higher risk for asthma, food allergies and hay fever later in life. These findings also applied to siblings who had different experiences with antibiotics.
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NewsNew fungal spore calendar helps allergy and asthma sufferers plan for better health
Scientists have developed England’s first comprehensive fungal spore calendar—a valuable new tool designed to help allergy and asthma patients better manage symptoms through seasonal awareness.
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NewsEarly life antibiotic increases risk of asthma: providing clues to a potential prevention adult asthma
Early exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to researchers who isolated a molecule produced by gut bacteria that in the future could potentially be trialed as a dietary supplement for children at risk of asthma.
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NewsMicrobe and prebiotic team up to work against food allergies
New research reveals a mutually beneficial relationship between an unassuming microbial species and the prebiotic lactulose – together, they encourage the production of an important metabolite known for its positive influence on gut health.
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NewsGut bacteria can process dietary fiber into an anti-allergy weapon, new study finds
Researchers investigate how short-chain fatty acids modulate the immune response, paving the way for potential allergy treatments.