Nature, Published online: 06 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00668-9
Scientists identify bacteria that digest allergy-triggering compounds in peanuts, which can be life-threatening to those with allergies.
Peanut-processing microbes ward off dangerous allergic shock
Mice colonized with Rothia bacteria had less-severe allergic reactions to peanuts than did uncolonized mice. Credit: Kateryna Kon/SPL
