Hosts, microbiomes, and the evolution of critical windows
Abstract The absence of microbial exposure early in life leaves individuals vulnerable to immune overreaction later in life, manifesting as immunopathology, autoimmunity, or allergies. A key factor is thought to be a “critical window” during which the host's immune system can “learn” tolerance,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Evolution Letters |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/evl3.298 |