Have you ever met a devoted cat-owner that is simultaneously allergic to that same cat? While 10-20% of the world’s population is allergic to cats or dogs, a 2020 survey of cat owners by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute found 23% of cat owners lived with an allergy to cats. 84% of those allergic...

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In her book “The Baby and the Biome,” Meenal Lele, a mother of two children, invites readers on a deeply personal journey as she navigates the complexities of caring for her son Leo, who suffers from severe allergies. Drawing from her own maternal experiences and extensive research, Lele goes beyond the conventional scope of managing...

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For many families and their children, the discipline of immunology offers the potential of innovative therapeutics in the ever-changing environment of pediatric healthcare. From deciphering the intricacies of the immune system, to harnessing its power for therapeutic interventions, researchers in pediatric immunology are at the forefront of changing the lives of young patients suffering with...

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The development of a newborn’s immune system is a complex process influenced significantly by the early-life microbiome. This critical phase of immune system maturation is affected by various factors, including the maternal immune system, microbial metabolites during pregnancy, microbial transfer at birth, and the transfer of microorganisms, maternal immune factors, and metabolites via breastfeeding. Among...

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“One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is, I think, to have a happy childhood.” Agatha Christie Surely we are all convinced of that. But this issue of IMMpress Magazine should also convince us that a childhood with the right pre- and post-natal exposures is key to a happy immune...

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From the moment a baby is born, their immune system embarks on a remarkable journey of development and adaptation. At this stage, every tiny triumph and defeat of the immune system can shape a child’s health for decades to come. In this issue of IMMpress Magazine, we follow this journey from fetus to teenager, highlighting...

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