UK scientists have discovered that the beneficial bacteria Bifidobacterium longum can halve the likelihood of hospital admissions for lung infections in young children. The groundbreaking study, conducted by researchers at University College London and the Sanger Institute, analyzed stool samples from over 1,000 newborns and tracked their health over two years. The findings suggest that early microbial encounters are critical in immune development, leading to potential new therapies that strengthen good bacteria in infants to combat infections. Prof. Nigel Field expressed excitement over these significant discoveries.
Only 4% of babies with this species would spend a night in hospital with a lung infection over the next two years.
I think it's really phenomenal. It's amazing to be able to show this. I'm excited,
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