Friday, October 30, 2020

Mothers pass on allergies to offspring

Maternal antibodies primed to react to specific allergens can cross the placenta, passing on transiently allergic reactions to offspring, according to new preclinical research. The finding hints at why infants exhibit allergies so early in life and suggests possible targets for intervention.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201030111832.htm

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