Allergies

The term allergy encompasses a wide range of conditions; it is not a disease in itself. The term allergy – medically termed hypersensitivity, signifies an exaggerated reaction to foreign substances.

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University of Louisville researchers receive $5.8 million to prevent immune system dysregulation

University of Louisville researchers receive $5.8 million to prevent immune system dysregulation

Scientists investigate how immune system's T cells could fight many coronaviruses at once

Scientists investigate how immune system's T cells could fight many coronaviruses at once

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

NIH scientists identify genomic variants that cause rare inflammatory skin disorder

NIH scientists identify genomic variants that cause rare inflammatory skin disorder

Genetic change supercharged spread and severity of epizootic H5N1 avian influenza virus

Genetic change supercharged spread and severity of epizootic H5N1 avian influenza virus

New method may help identify the essential ingredients for making an effective HIV vaccine

New method may help identify the essential ingredients for making an effective HIV vaccine

Study shows how IgA acts as a "tuner" to keep the immune system in check

Study shows how IgA acts as a "tuner" to keep the immune system in check

MHRA authorizes new COVID-19 vaccine from SK Chemicals

MHRA authorizes new COVID-19 vaccine from SK Chemicals

First-in-human nanoparticle HIV vaccine induces broad and publicly targeted helper T cell responses

First-in-human nanoparticle HIV vaccine induces broad and publicly targeted helper T cell responses

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

Study shows the potential of TAp63 as a new therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis

Study shows the potential of TAp63 as a new therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

NIR spectroscopy offers fast, easy, inexpensive way to detect food allergens

NIR spectroscopy offers fast, easy, inexpensive way to detect food allergens

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

First-in-human clinical trial tests experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants

First-in-human clinical trial tests experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants

Robo-diets: can ChatGPT formulate safe dietary advice?

Robo-diets: can ChatGPT formulate safe dietary advice?

Study indicates that patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis have lower risk of periodontitis

Study indicates that patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis have lower risk of periodontitis

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

Understanding Lupus: an interview with the Garvan Institute

Understanding Lupus: an interview with the Garvan Institute