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Allergy
An allergy is a misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system of defense against foreign invaders, particularly pathogens (the agents of infection). The allergic reaction is misguided in that these foreign substances are usually harmless. The substances that trigger allergy are called allergen. Examples include pollens, dust mite, molds, danders, and certain foods. People prone to allergies are said to be allergic or atopic.
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A new study has shown that when people go to shopping malls, they take home more than new products, and they leave more ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 28, 2022Immunology
Scientists have discovered that an inflammatory cytokine known as LIGHT is a major factor in the deadly airway damage th ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 23, 2022Health & Medicine
A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific, reproducible immune response to certain foods. This immune response ...Written By: Zoe MichaudDEC 21, 2022Immunology
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OCT 11, 2023
Earth & The Environment
Climate change is already impacting our world animals are on the move and are migrating to new places; spring is startin
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 10, 2023
Microbiology
Bedbug is an umbrella term for about 90 bug species in the Cimicidae family. Only a few of these species commonly bite h
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 29, 2023
Health & Medicine
Surge in allergic disorders unexplained by the hygiene hypothesis, challenging assumptions about early-life microbial ex
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
SEP 14, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
Allergies can be extremely dangerous, and they may appear out of nowhere. An allergy sufferer may have no idea they are
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 11, 2023
Health & Medicine
If you've ever reached for an over-the-counter nasal decongestant to relieve the stuffiness that comes with allergie
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
AUG 30, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
Millions of people around the world are affected by allergies, which can be life-threatening. The prevalence of allergie
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 19, 2023
Immunology
Mast cells are immune cells that responds to different pathogens, such as bacteria and parasites. In response to these p
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
JUN 19, 2023
Cancer
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have improved the landscape of cancer research over the past decade. These the
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
MAY 17, 2023
Immunology
Fiber aids digestion and overall digestive system function. However, the immunoregulatory roles of fiber-rich diets and
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
APR 19, 2023
Immunology
Anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis is a sudden and severe allergic reaction that can be fatal. The reaction involves the
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 14, 2023
Immunology
It has been thought that the first step in B cell activation, when these immune cells recognize an infectious pathogen,
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 09, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
Is it possible to be allergic to cannabis? Can THC or CBD cause allergic reactions? Here's the details
Written By:
Helaine Krysik
MAR 02, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
Peanut allergies affect roughly 6.1 million Americans, and over 32 million have more general allergies.1 Many of these p
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
FEB 24, 2023
Chemistry & Physics
A new study suggests that dried sweet potatoes can be ground into a gluten-free flour.
Written By:
Brittany Kenyon-Flatt
FEB 20, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
Food allergies are common in the United States and affect close to 9% of the US population. Common cause
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
FEB 19, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
We spend a lot of time indoors, and indoor air quality can have a significant impact on our health. Indoor pollutants ca
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 31, 2023
Immunology
Inflammation can be affected by fatty acid intake. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease, and rates have been increas
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 29, 2023
Microbiology
We share the world, and our bodies with bacteria. Many of those microbes are harmless or even beneficial, while some can
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 11, 2023
Microbiology
A new study has shown that when people go to shopping malls, they take home more than new products, and they leave more
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 28, 2022
Immunology
Scientists have discovered that an inflammatory cytokine known as LIGHT is a major factor in the deadly airway damage th
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 23, 2022
Health & Medicine
A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific, reproducible immune response to certain foods. This immune response
...
Written By:
Zoe Michaud
DEC 21, 2022
Immunology
Allura Red is an artificial food dye that is also called FD&C Red 40 or Food Red 17. It can be found in soft drinks, can
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 15, 2022
Plants & Animals
On any given year, spring time often brings about a common problem: allergies. According to the Centers for Disease Cont
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
DEC 14, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
2022 was a big year for science, so let’s take a look at some of the most interesting -and important- scientific d
...
Written By:
Sarah Hoffman