Microbe exposure may not protect against developing allergic disease
March 04, 2026
March 04, 2026
ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Microbe exposure may not protect against developing allergic disease
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The "hygiene hypothesis" suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new study in mice reveals that adults' exposure to diverse microbes and allergens may in fact worsen certain allergic conditions.
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Microbe exposure may not protect against developing allergic disease
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The "hygiene hypothesis" suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new study in mice reveals that adults' exposure to diverse microbes and allergens may in fact worsen certain allergic conditions.