Peanut Allergy Cure via Gut Bacteria | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Scientists are testing a radical new approach to peanut allergies: fecal transplants from non-allergic donors, aiming to reset the gut microbiome and build lasting tolerance. Early human trials show promising results—some participants gained significant peanut tolerance months after treatment. Building on mouse studies, researchers found that antibiotics before transplant helped donor bacteria thrive, and that these microbes may boost immune-regulating cells by processing bile salts. Next up: a teen-focused trial using shelf-stable microbial capsules, plus combo therapy with existing oral…