Science Translational Medicine

An early-stage clinical trial found that six participants with peanut allergy showed improved tolerance to small peanut exposures up to four months after receiving fecal microbiome transplants via stool capsules. The phase one trial results, published in Science Translational Medicine, suggest potential for this treatment, though experts note it may not yet be ready for widespread use.

Scientists have found new clues to understanding type 1 diabetes by tracking cellular disruptions in the pancreas. Two studies published in Science Translational Medicine used biosensors and genetic analyses to illuminate the pathway of beta-cell destruction. The research may lead to early detection and prevention of the disease.