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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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MAR 01, 2020Microbiology
Worldwide, the number of COVID-19 cases, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is still rising.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 26, 2020Microbiology
A case of coronavirus has now occured in the US in someone without a known link to an infected person or travel.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 23, 2020Microbiology
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An antiviral drug successfully prevented Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in infected rhesus maca ...Written By: Nouran AminJAN 14, 2020Clinical & Molecular DX
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Chemicals commonly found in skincare products are intended to avoid interactions with the part of the immune system resp ...Written By: Kara MarkerDEC 05, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
Peanut allergies affect between 1 and 3% of the US population. Associated with a heightened risk of severe anaphylactic ...Written By: Annie LennonNOV 29, 2019Cancer
New research published in the journal Cancers reports why flavonoids can aid in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanNOV 27, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Humans have evolved in some ways to be less susceptible to pathogens, but those benefits can also carry risks of other d ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 20, 2019Health & Medicine
Do you use duvets or pillows filled with goose or duck feathers? While indeed cozy, doctors have issued a new warning re ...Written By: Tiffany DazetNOV 12, 2019Immunology
It’s not common for young children to develop pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), but for those that do, there&rs ...Written By: Kara MarkerOCT 23, 2019Immunology
Delivering gluten to the body in a friendly, harmless package may be the way for people with celiac disease to finally h ...Written By: Kara MarkerOCT 16, 2019Health & Medicine
Researchers from the University of Adelaide, Australia have linked the risk of developing childhood food allergies and e ...Written By: Tiffany DazetOCT 14, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
In a study conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Cancer Instit ...Written By: Nouran AminOCT 14, 2019Immunology
Vaccines to prevent Ebola are still in their infancy, with experimental-only versions being used only in the most dire o ...Written By: Kara MarkerOCT 13, 2019Microbiology
Now a team of scientists has found a molecule in human breast milk that may reduce the risk of illness and disease.Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 09, 2019Cardiology
Eczema, dermatitis, atopic dermatitis: all names for the same disease of the skin. Although common in children during th ...Written By: Abbie ArceSEP 07, 2019Immunology
Dr. Sandra Lin explains how SLIT is currently being used to treat allergies other than peanuts. Over 1 mill ...Written By: Amanda MikyskaAUG 27, 2019Health & Medicine
If you experience itchy eyes, a runny nose, and more sneezing or coughing than normal, you’re probably familiar wi ...Written By: Tiffany DazetAUG 12, 2019Plants & Animals
You’ve undoubtedly heard of something called ‘Hay Fever.’ This term effectively describes the allergy- ...Written By: Anthony BouchardAUG 11, 2019Immunology
With 10-30% of the population reporting sensitivity to cat dander, you probably know someone with a cat allergy. T ...Written By: Amanda MikyskaJUL 07, 2019Microbiology
Food allergies are a growing public health concern. New work may help pave the way for a therapeutic that reduces or sto ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
MAR 01, 2020
Microbiology
Worldwide, the number of COVID-19 cases, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is still rising.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 26, 2020
Microbiology
A case of coronavirus has now occured in the US in someone without a known link to an infected person or travel.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 23, 2020
Microbiology
The world may be in the early stages of a pandemic, as the coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 spreads around the world, causi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 16, 2020
Microbiology
Previously known as 2019-nCoV, the virus has a new name: SARS-CoV-2, which is the cause of what's being called COVID-19
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 12, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Have you noticed trees and other vegetation in your city turning green earlier than usual? A new study from Iowa State U
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
FEB 10, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
An antiviral drug successfully prevented Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in infected rhesus maca
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JAN 14, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Genetic testing revealed that our ancestors have been eating wheat, rye, spelt and barley for over 8,000 years. Today, g
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 04, 2020
Immunology
Chemicals commonly found in skincare products are intended to avoid interactions with the part of the immune system resp
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
DEC 05, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
Peanut allergies affect between 1 and 3% of the US population. Associated with a heightened risk of severe anaphylactic
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
NOV 29, 2019
Cancer
New research published in the journal Cancers reports why flavonoids can aid in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
NOV 27, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Humans have evolved in some ways to be less susceptible to pathogens, but those benefits can also carry risks of other d
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 20, 2019
Health & Medicine
Do you use duvets or pillows filled with goose or duck feathers? While indeed cozy, doctors have issued a new warning re
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
NOV 12, 2019
Immunology
It’s not common for young children to develop pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), but for those that do, there&rs
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 23, 2019
Immunology
Delivering gluten to the body in a friendly, harmless package may be the way for people with celiac disease to finally h
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 16, 2019
Health & Medicine
Researchers from the University of Adelaide, Australia have linked the risk of developing childhood food allergies and e
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
OCT 14, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
In a study conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Cancer Instit
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
OCT 14, 2019
Immunology
Vaccines to prevent Ebola are still in their infancy, with experimental-only versions being used only in the most dire o
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 13, 2019
Microbiology
Now a team of scientists has found a molecule in human breast milk that may reduce the risk of illness and disease.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 09, 2019
Cardiology
Eczema, dermatitis, atopic dermatitis: all names for the same disease of the skin. Although common in children during th
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
SEP 07, 2019
Immunology
Dr. Sandra Lin explains how SLIT is currently being used to treat allergies other than peanuts. Over 1 mill
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
AUG 27, 2019
Health & Medicine
If you experience itchy eyes, a runny nose, and more sneezing or coughing than normal, you’re probably familiar wi
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
AUG 12, 2019
Plants & Animals
You’ve undoubtedly heard of something called ‘Hay Fever.’ This term effectively describes the allergy-
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
AUG 11, 2019
Immunology
With 10-30% of the population reporting sensitivity to cat dander, you probably know someone with a cat allergy. T
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
JUL 07, 2019
Microbiology
Food allergies are a growing public health concern. New work may help pave the way for a therapeutic that reduces or sto
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch