Aging · 29 Sept 2026
Immune system ontogeny—a subtle evolution to perfection
Source: Frontiers in Aging
What the research found
It is well known that both innate and adaptive immune systems in newborns are immature, making them highly susceptible to infection. Additionally, pre-term newborns with hindered immune systems are more prone to increased mortality and morbidity. Newborns are capable of mounting adaptive immune responses, but their capability to develop long-lasting immunity is limited. Thus, the fetus and newborn’s immune system is
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