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Biodiversity hypothesis links microbial exposure to immune health

Original: 5/ 2. Immunology & Health Concepts • Biodiversity Hypothesis: The principle that regular exposure to diverse, non-pathog

Discussion is centring on the biodiversity hypothesis in immunology: the idea that regular exposure to diverse, non-pathogenic environmental microorganisms, especially in early childhood, trains and calibrates immune tolerance. Proponents argue that reduced microbial diversity in heavily sanitized urban environments may contribute to rising allergic and autoimmune conditions, renewing debate about hygiene, urban living and childhood immune development.

Why now: Renewed interest in how sanitized urban lifestyles may weaken immune systems and drive allergies.

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• 5/ 2. Immunology & Health Concepts • Biodiversity Hypothesis: The principle that regular exposure to diverse, non-pathogenic environmental micro-organisms—particularly during early childhood—trains and calibrates immune tolerance. Depleted microbial diversity in sanitized urban… · appassionato · 5

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