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New molecule discovered in fight against allergy

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a new molecule that could offer the hope of new treatments for people allergic to the house dust mite.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cell component involved in triggering cat allergy

(PhysOrg.com) -- A breakthrough by scientists at The University of Nottingham could provide hope for any allergy sufferers who have ever had to choose between their health and their household pet.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Mar 08, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Getting dust mites to leave homes on their own

House dust mites, nearly microscopic creatures that inhabit every crevice of our lives and make us sneeze, have long been assumed to be solitary in behavior. Now new research has shown that they are actually ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 06, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (10) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Allergy vaccine is nothing to sneeze at

Monash University researchers are working on a vaccine that could completely cure asthma brought on by house dust mite allergies.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Probing Question: Is indoor air pollution really a problem?

A popular television commercial from the 1970s shows a Native American man in buckskin and feathers paddling his canoe through ink-black waters, past refineries billowing smoke. He comes aground on a litter-strewn shoreline ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 30, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0