Is there a microbial signature for our food allergies?
The first months of life are essential for the proper development of the immune system of newborns. This is closely linked to the composition of the intestinal microbiota, itself dependent on factors such as mode of delivery, digestive tract secretions, environment, diet… While food allergies are increasingly correlated with imbalances of the intestinal microbiota, the researchers hope to understand their onset by studying the first moments of life.

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