Mothers pass on allergies to offspring

ScienceDaily
Oct 30, 2020, 11:18 am122 pts
Maternal antibodies primed to react to specific allergens can cross the placenta, passing on transiently allergic reactions to offspring, according to new preclinical research. The finding hints at why infants exhibit allergies so early in life and suggests possible targets for intervention.

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