Scientists identify bacteria behind the "farm effect" that protects against asthma and allergies

Scientists have isolated the specific strain of bacteria responsible for the so-called "farm effect" — the observed phenomenon that children raised on farms develop asthma and allergies far less often. The discovery could pave the way for new therapies based on exposure to soil microorganisms that strengthen the immune system.

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