Neurotransmitters Produced By Gut Bacteria Influence The Development Of The Newborn Immune System: Study
The preclinical study, published in Science Immunology on March 15, showed that bacteria abundant in the guts of newborns produce serotonin, which promotes the development of immune cells called T-regulatory cells or Tregs. These cells suppress inappropriate immune responses to help prevent autoimmune diseases and dangerous allergic reactions to harmless …