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Reprogramming Peanut Allergies With Donor Gut Bacteria
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A recent Phase 1 trial investigated whether swallowing capsules of donor gut bacteria can reprogram the immune system to tolerate peanuts. Researchers administered the pills to adults with severe peanut allergies, sometimes after a course of antibiotics to clear the way for new microbes. The treatment proved safe and well tolerated, suggesting that altering the microbiome could eventually offer…