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Fruit Fly Olfactory Processing Inspires Energy Efficient Scent Classification Algorithms

In the animal kingdom, energy conservation is essential for survival. That's why our brains have evolved to be extremely energy and resource efficient at storing and processing information.

25 Aug 2026

Microneedle Patches Turn Skin Into a Window for Immune Bioanalysis

Researchers combined local restimulation of skin-resident memory T cells with hydrogel-coated microneedle patches to recruit and sample rare immune cells. In mouse models, the approach recovered more antigen-specific T cells than a blood sample or punch biopsy, while studies in humans supported short-term tolerability and proof-of-concept cell sampling.

28 Jul 2026

Innovative Bioelectronic Ear Devices Offer New Hope for Asthma Relief

Neuroimmunology, the study of interactions between the nervous and immune systems, is a rapidly growing field enabling new approaches for monitoring and treating inflammatory diseases.

16 Jul 2026

Study: Genetically Engineered CAR T Cells Suppress the Immune System’s Response to Allergen

Genetically engineered CAR T cells expressing artificial receptor proteins are increasingly used in the clinic to boost the immune system's response against leukemias and other cancers.

7 Jul 2026

Research Shows Successful Recovery of Antigen-Specific T Cells in Mouse Models

Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed the first bandage-like microneedle patch that can sample the body's immune responses painlessly from the skin. The device detects inflammatory signals within minutes and collects specialized immune cells within hours without the need for blood draws or surgical biopsies.

3 Mar 2026

Two-Step Fermentation Eliminates Unpleasant Plant Protein Odors

Off-putting smells can make even the healthiest of foods unpalatable.

16 Feb 2026

Scientists Uncover an Immune System Power Play Behind Bee Venom Allergy

Monash University scientists have identified an immune system power play behind serious bee venom allergy, which lands twice as many Australians in hospital emergency departments each year as snake or spider bites.

25 Jan 2025

Harnessing Proteomics For Food Safety: Allergen Profiling and Food Authenticity Verification

The proteomics-based strategies used to profile food allergies and authenticate food products.

10 Jul 2024

Canadian-Led Study Identifies Genetic Links to Cerebral Palsy

A Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.

29 Mar 2024

Newly Found Memory B Cell Remembers Allergies

A new cell that remembers allergies has been discovered by researchers from McMaster University and the Danish pharmaceutical company ALK-Abello A/S.

8 Feb 2024

McMaster Team Publishes Instruction Manual for Detecting Rare B Cells

Researchers with McMaster University have created the instruction manual that will help scientists across the globe find hard to detect B cells.

22 Jan 2024

Breakthrough Research Discovers How the Body Controls Itch

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?

16 Oct 2023

Establishing the Flour Reference Proteome for Five Wheat Species

The protein composition of the five types of wheat—einkorn, emmer, spelt, durum, and common wheat—and their varieties differ widely.

20 Jun 2023

Scientists Discover a New Step in the Differentiation of Precursor Cells Into Mature Basophils

Big changes often happen in small steps, and it's not always easy to see how we get from point A to point B.

8 Jun 2023

Using NIR Spectroscopy to Identify Three Common Allergens in Quinoa Flour

Food allergies pose a significant health risk, resulting in numerous hospitalizations every year, as even trace amounts of allergens can trigger severe reactions.

18 May 2023

Research Details the Food Safety Profile of Genetically Edited Allergen-Free Eggs

Researchers have developed a chicken egg that may be safe for people with egg white allergies. Chicken egg allergies are one of the most common allergies in children.

18 May 2023

Understanding How Interleukin-6 Contributes to Suppress Allergic Asthma and Atopy

The immune system has a biological telecommunications system -; small proteins known as interleukins that send signals among the leukocyte white blood cells to control their defense against infections or nascent cancer.

8 May 2023

Dietary modifications can lower symptoms of allergic reactions, a new study reveals

Micronutrient deficits can increase inflammation and make the immune system more susceptible to allergens. Iron deficiency indicates danger to immune cells and causes an excessive immunological response.

8 Jun 2022

Specific gene variant linked with poor response to sublingual immunotherapy for allergies

Although sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) has become an effective treatment option for many allergies, about 20-30% of patients don’t respond to SLIT for Japanese cedar pollinosis–a highly common disease.

8 Mar 2022

Study highlights incomplete and inconsistent nutrition information provided by online food retailers

Online food retailers do not consistently display nutrition information on their websites-;and U.S. laws are lagging behind in mandating the same labeling required for foods sold in brick-and-mortar stores, according to a new analysis by researchers from the NYU School of Global Public Health and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

From New York University (NYU) 21 Jan 2022

Allergen News and Research

Fruit Fly Olfactory Processing Inspires Energy Efficient Scent Classification Algorithms

Microneedle Patches Turn Skin Into a Window for Immune Bioanalysis

Innovative Bioelectronic Ear Devices Offer New Hope for Asthma Relief

Study: Genetically Engineered CAR T Cells Suppress the Immune System’s Response to Allergen

Research Shows Successful Recovery of Antigen-Specific T Cells in Mouse Models

Two-Step Fermentation Eliminates Unpleasant Plant Protein Odors

Scientists Uncover an Immune System Power Play Behind Bee Venom Allergy

Harnessing Proteomics For Food Safety: Allergen Profiling and Food Authenticity Verification

Canadian-Led Study Identifies Genetic Links to Cerebral Palsy

Newly Found Memory B Cell Remembers Allergies

McMaster Team Publishes Instruction Manual for Detecting Rare B Cells

Breakthrough Research Discovers How the Body Controls Itch

Establishing the Flour Reference Proteome for Five Wheat Species

Scientists Discover a New Step in the Differentiation of Precursor Cells Into Mature Basophils

Using NIR Spectroscopy to Identify Three Common Allergens in Quinoa Flour

Research Details the Food Safety Profile of Genetically Edited Allergen-Free Eggs

Understanding How Interleukin-6 Contributes to Suppress Allergic Asthma and Atopy

Dietary modifications can lower symptoms of allergic reactions, a new study reveals

Specific gene variant linked with poor response to sublingual immunotherapy for allergies

Study highlights incomplete and inconsistent nutrition information provided by online food retailers

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