Discovery of Thousands of New Viruses in Baby Diapers
Scientists in Denmark have found 10,000 new viruses in baby diapers, many of which have never been identified before. The study aims to identify causes of chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma, eczema, and allergies. The researchers will examine diapers from when the babies were 1 week and 1 month old to see if the 10,000 virus types were present at those young ages. The children in the study will continue to contribute information, and the researchers will keep watching for connections between the gut and serious diseases.