Antibiotics in early life may alter immunity long-term

Monday, August 18, 2014 - 14:31 in Health & Medicine

A new study aims to help scientists understand how different antibiotics affect bacteria that play a positive role in promoting a healthy immune system. “This is the first step to understanding which bacteria are absolutely necessary to develop a healthy immune system later in life,” says the lead researcher.

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