In this episode, Jeremy Cordeaux hosts Professor Rachael Peters from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute alongside Les Elekes. The conversation delves into Professor Peters' research on childhood allergies, particularly the link between air pollution and peanut allergies. They discuss the hygiene hypothesis, the role of environmental pollutants, the importance of microbial exposure in early childhood, and the emerging practice of oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies. The discussion also touches on the potential of vitamin D in preventing allergic diseases.
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