Neat News 2353 (added 2022-06-10)

How get babies their initial antibodies?

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Mothers give their babies antibodies that keeps them safe until they build up their own immune system. Now there is some understanding how this works: during pregnancy certain sugars are attached to antibodies. The understanding may lead to better antibiotics for pregnant women, babies, and others.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Living Well