- RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT
- 06 March 2026
Scientists identify bacteria that digest allergy-triggering compounds in peanuts, which can be life-threatening to those with allergies.
Mice colonized with Rothia bacteria had less-severe allergic reactions to peanuts than did uncolonized mice. Credit: Kateryna Kon/SPL
Bacteria in saliva and the small intestine might help to shield their host from severe allergic reactions to peanuts, a study1 in mice shows.
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-00668-9
