Altering gut microbes of babies could prevent asthma and allergies

US study finds gut microbe pattern in one-month-old babies linked to increased risk of developing asthma and allergic reactionsAsthma and allergies in children could be prevented by altering the type of microbes inside their gut as babies, researchers have suggested.The team found that a particular pattern of gut microbes in babies just a month old was linked to an increased risk of them developing asthma and allergic reactions as they grew up.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Health Asthma Allergies Microbiology Science Children UK news Society Source Type: news