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New Biomarkers Could Predict Future Allergic Conditions
Researchers have identified an immune and lipid profile on the surface of the skin of infants that can predict the development of atopic dermatitis months before the onset of clinical illness.
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Psyllium Fiber Protects Against Ulcerative Colitis in Mice
Psyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanism that was previously unrecognized, according to new research.
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Heavy Metals Detected in Water With an E. coli-Based Biosensor
E.coli exhibit a biochemical response to metal ions, which researchers have been able to detect and use to identify heavy metals in water.
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Brewer’s Yeast May Prevent Airway Inflammation in Asthma
A recent study in mice has suggested a daily dose of brewer’s yeast – a strain used to make the Brazilian spirit cachaça – may help to protect against airway inflammation observed in asthma.
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Bat Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Created
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have generated the first induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from bats, gaining valuable insights into the close relationship between bats and viruses.
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Signs of TB Adaptation in Ancient Andeans Discovered
A new genomic study suggests that Indigenous populations in present-day Ecuador also adapted to the tuberculosis bacterium, thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans.
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Worse Hay Fever Symptoms Reported by Those Living in Urban Areas
People living in urban areas report significantly worse hay fever symptoms according to the first study to compare pollution levels with the severity and duration of real-time symptoms.
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Limiting Antibiotics in Livestock Can Significantly Impact Human Health
A California policy restricting antibiotic use in animals raised for food is associated with a reduction in one type of antibiotic-resistant infection in people in the state, according to a new study.
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What Makes Premature Babies So Vulnerable to Deadly Infections?
New research has shown that key immune cells don't work properly in premature babies, making them vulnerable to deadly infections.
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Antibodies Generated by First COVID-19 Vaccine Can “Hurt” Booster Shots
The antibodies produced by the first COVID-19 vaccine have been shown to "mop up" the booster vaccine before it can stimulate the immune system in new research from Northwestern University.
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