Weill Cornell Medicine researchers discovered that specific bacteria colonise the gut shortly after birth and produce the neurotransmitter serotonin, which educates gut immune cells. This helps to prevent allergic responses to both food and microbes during early development.
Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): During a recent study scientists have found that through altered gene expression within the airway epithelium, a significant amount of genetic risk for asthma is likely mediated.
Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): Researchers have found that a significant amount of genetic risk for asthma is likely mediated through altered gene expression within the airway epithelium.