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Seeking to Prevent Asthma, Scientists Ponder “Good” and “Bad” Bacteria
UCSF News Services To identify asthma risks, scientists are focusing their DNA sequencers not just on the genes of stricken individuals, but also on genes than aren't even human. They're looking for life forms we can't even see. … |
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The role of bacteria in asthma and the potential for antibiotic treatment
EurekAlert (press release) NEW ORLEANS, LA – May 23, 2011 — People with severe asthma are more likely to have antibodies against the disease-causing bacteria Chlamydia pneumoniae than the general population and in some cases antibiotic treatment can greatly improve symptoms … |
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Asthma and the Link to Exposure to Mold and Bacteria
Environmental Expert (press release) Chatsworth, CA, April 5th, 2011A new study by European scientists has found that children who grow up on a farm appear to be less likely to develop asthma. In February of this year it was reported in HealthDay News that, “The risk of asthma was reduced … |
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Bacteria exposure key to avoiding asthma: study
ABC Online A child health expert says a new study on asthma shows children should be exposed to different bacteria at an early age. The study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found country kids are less likely to develop asthma than children … |
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Bacteria on farms may protect against asthma
The News International New research lends support to the idea that exposure to a wide range of microbes explains why farm kids have lower asthma rates than city kids. School-aged children in the studies who lived on farms were about 30% to 50% less likely to have asthma than … |
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 Xinhua |
Farm Bacteria & Elements May Lead to Asthma Vaccine
ThirdAge Farm bacteria may be used in the future to help vaccinate against asthma. A new research effort has discovered that school aged children can be up to 50% less likely to develop asthma when they live on farms. … Bacteria on Farms May Protect Against Asthma Farm Animals Lower Kids' Asthma Risk Guardian Microbes On Farms Protect Against Child Asthma |
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 USA Today |
"Dirty" bacteria could become asthma vax
FierceVaccines Researchers may have found a protectant that could be used for an asthma vaccine: "dirty" bacteria. Following the "hygiene hypothesis," scientists found that some bacteria and fungi that isn't found in modern cities and homes can reduce the risk of … Bacteria on Farms May Protect Against Asthma Kids living on farms less prone to asthma Farm-raised kids are less prone to asthma. Who gets the credit? Germs … |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Bacteria on Farms May Protect Against Asthma
WebMD 23, 2011 — New research lends support to the idea that exposure to a wide range of microbes explains why farm kids have lower asthma rates than city kids. School-aged children in the studies who lived on farms were about 30% to 50% less likely to have … Kids living on farms less prone to asthma Farm-raised kids are less prone to asthma. Who gets the credit? Germs … Greater Germ Exposure Cuts Asthma Risk |
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 MedIndia |
Asthma Linked To Species of Bacteria: Study
TopNews United States A new study has found that asthma may have a surprising link with the composition of the species of bacteria that inhabit bronchial airways. This finding could help the researchers in discovering a new treatment or even potential cures for the common … Asthma linked to bacterial communities Asthma may be linked to bacterial colonies in our airways |
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Tiny asthma inhaler that can reduce bacteria and bullying
FemaleFirst.co.uk Statistics show that bullying is a concern for 30 per cent of children with severe Asthma. Asthmatic children, who often feel conscious about being … |
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