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Mothers pass on allergies to offspring

Published Oct 30 2020 at 7:18 AM GMT
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  • 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 suggest.




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  • Published Oct 30, 2020 7:18 AM GMT