The sneezing, itchy eyes and coughing elicited by some allergens are caused by proteins creating holes in airway cells, reports a study published this week in Nature. The findings challenge scientists ...

Researchers identify three new proteins that the body uses to determine ‘safe’ foods, helping understand food tolerance and allergy. In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream ...

For the one in three Americans with allergies, being proactive is the name of the game — extra caution when trying new foods, avoiding certain furry friends and popping Zyrtec or Allegra every spring ...

Two beagles called Alfie and Bailey lack the main protein that causes allergic reactions to dogs, thanks to CRISPR gene editing. The dogs will be 2 years old in September and show no signs of adverse ...

“Airborne allergens like pollen, mold, and dust mite proteins can trigger an immune response that releases histamine and cytokines, creating inflammation that drains energy and leads to persistent ...

Many of the food industry’s most persistent problems exist not in the realm of business and economics – scaling, costs of materials and the like – but in nature itself. Crops, which the food industry ...