Immune system

Babies’ gut microbiome not influenced by mothers’ vaginal microbiome composition

March 30, 2023 // 0 Comments

By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Alterations in babies’ gut microbiomes during early life are commonly associated with negative health [...]

Breast milk from Mennonite moms on farms better protects babies from allergies

October 11, 2021 // 0 Comments

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image credit: Richard L. Bowman / Shutterstock.com A new study is the first to compare breast milk between mothers from the older [...]

Common food additive found to affect gut microbiota

August 7, 2019 // 1 Comment

Experts call for better regulation of a common additive in foods and medicine, as research reveals it can impact the gut microbiota and contribute to inflammation in the colon; Frontiers in Nutrition [...]

Changes to immune genes link paternal smoking with childhood asthma

May 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

Children exposed to paternal tobacco smoking before birth are more likely to develop asthma – and associated changes to immune genes predict the level of risk [...]

Failing immune system ‘brakes’ help explain type 1 diabetes in mice

October 8, 2018 // 1 Comment

Rogue immune cells could cause type 1 diabetes, by evading molecular 'checkpoints' and attacking insulin-producing cells; Frontiers in Immunology. [...]

Asthma and hay fever linked to increased risk of psychiatric disorders

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

A new study is the first to find a significant link between common allergic diseases and a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]

Foods for fighting the effects of rheumatoid arthritis

November 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

Blueberries, olive oil, turmeric and ginger are just some of the foods recommended in a Frontiers in Nutrition study. [...]

New link found between gut bacteria and age-related conditions

November 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

Gut microbiome (bacteria) linked to aging and inflammation

Gut bacteria from old mice induce age-related chronic inflammation in young mice, finds a study in Frontiers in Immunology [...]

Smoking may cause inflammatory bowel disease

November 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

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Mice exposed to cigarette smoke suffer from a type of bowel inflammation resembling Crohn’s disease, reports a study in Frontiers in Immunology [...]

Influence of C-section, formula feeding and antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

September 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

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Formula feeding and Cesarean section affect the development of gut microbiota in later infancy, finds a study in Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]

New hope for ‘bubble baby disease’

September 25, 2017 // 0 Comments

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A faster way to diagnose Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) syndrome, described in Frontiers in Immunology, aims to help more infants get life-saving treatment in time. [...]

Preventing exercise-induced bronchospasm

September 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Research in Frontiers in Pediatrics identifies the best ways to diagnose, prevent and treat exercise-induced bronchospasm in children with and without asthma. [...]

Overcoming the last line of antibiotic resistance against bacterial infections

August 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

Evidently, S. aureus employs a variety of tactics to identify, defend, and even attack neutrophils.

A recent study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology presents a comprehensive overview of S. aureus’ remarkable resilience against our body’s immune system and how to better protect against deadly infections. [...]

Probiotics improve cognition in Alzheimer’s patients

November 10, 2016 // 1 Comment

In a randomized double-blind trial, scientists show for the first time that dietary supplementation with daily dose of probiotic bacteria over a period of just 12 weeks is [...]

Treating babies in the womb for deadly diseases

August 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

New understanding of the immune system and stem cell technology gets scientists closer to treating deadly fetal diseases even before birth [...]

Seasonal allergies could change your brain

August 8, 2016 // 1 Comment

by Reeteka Sud, Frontiersin.org Hay fever may do more than give you a stuffy nose and itchy eyes — seasonal allergies may change the brain, says a study published [...]

Advancing immunology and primary immunodeficiencies in the genomic era: The importance of being collaborative

April 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

We celebrate the day of Immunology with an interview with Sergio Rosenzweig, Deputy Chief of the Immunology Service at the Clinical Center, NIH and the Co-Director of the [...]