KAIST researchers link placental inflammation to childhood allergies

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KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Aug 7 2025 It is already well-known that when a mother experiences inflammation during pregnancy, her child is more likely to develop allergic diseases. Recently, a KAIST research team became the first in the world to discover that inflammation within the placenta affects the fetus's immune system, leading to the child exhibiting excessive allergic reactions after birth. This study presents a new possibility for the early prediction and

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