Scientists have discovered that beneficial gut bacteria produce acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that directly enhances mucosal immune defences and reinforces the symbiotic relationship between microbes and human hosts. The research identifies a previously unknown mechanism by which diet and microbiome interact to strengthen immune education and protection against pathogens.
Nature.com · Wednesday, 3 June 2026
A diet–microbiome–host axis strengthens mucosal immune defences and reinforces host–microbiota mutualism.
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