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Allergy
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A γδ T cell–IL-3 axis controls allergic responses through sensory neurons
Perner, C. et al. Substance P release by sensory neurons triggers dendritic cell migration and initiates the type-2…
Structural insights into the high-affinity IgE receptor FcεRI complex
Galli, S. J. & Tsai, M. IgE and mast cells in allergic disease. Nat. Med. 18, 693–704 (2012).…
Higher zinc intake linked to lower asthma risk in overweight kids
In a recent study published in the World Allergy Organization Journal, researchers examined the relationship between asthma occurrence…
New study reveals increased risk of allergic diseases after COVID-19 infection
A recent study published in Nature Communications explored the association of COVID-19 with long-term allergic conditions. Study: Incident allergic…
Skin tape sampling reveals early signs of food allergies in newborns
Food allergies occur often in childhood and can be severe or even fatal. Researchers at National Jewish Health…
Assistance dogs may detect PTSD flashbacks via breath
Dogs’ sensitive noses can detect the early warning signs of many potentially dangerous medical situations, like an impending…
Food allergies’ broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness
In a recent review article published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers summarized the current state of…
Innovative study on asthma inflammation funded by NIH/NIAID grant
In a significant stride for respiratory medicine, Lundquist Institute (TLI) investigator Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD, has been awarded a…
Newly identified antibodies target a hard-to-spot region of the influenza virus
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have identified antibodies targeting a hard-to-spot region of the influenza virus,…
Omalizumab shows promise in preventing food allergy reactions in children, study finds
A drug can make life safer for children with food allergies by preventing dangerous allergic responses to small…