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Mum's microbes boost baby's immunity

Authors :
Pendse, Mihir
Hooper, Lora V.
Source :
Nature; May 2016, Vol. 533 Issue: 7601 p42-43, 2p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The microorganisms that colonize pregnant mice have been shown to prime the innate immune system in newborn offspring, preparing them for life in association with microbes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836 and 14764687
Volume :
533
Issue :
7601
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs38761952
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nature17895