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Childhood allergy levels in Chinese cities
Monday, 04 July 2011
A cross-sectional survey in eight metropolitan cities in China obtained data for almost 24,000 children aged 6-13 years with regard to their allergy status. Results showed that socio–environmental factors had strong impacts on the prevalence of childhood allergies, however, the impacts differed across regions.
Pulsed UV light shown to cut peanut allergenicity
Monday, 04 July 2011
A new processing method based on releasing concentrated bursts of pulsed ultra-violet light can reduce the allergenic potential of peanuts by up to 90% by changing the structure of the three key peanut proteins.
Read more: Pulsed UV light shown to cut peanut allergenicity
Coeliac Society merger
Monday, 20 June 2011
The Coeliac Society of Australia has announced that it has merged its activities with the Coeliac Research Fund. The move came out of the recognition that both organisations share a common commitment to those diagnosed with coeliac disease and in particular to support research into a cure.
Prevalence of pistachio allergy higher in pistachio producing regions
Monday, 20 June 2011
Iran is a major pistachio cultivation region in the world. Researchers there have determined the prevalence of pistachio nut allergy is twice as much in regions where pistachios are cultivated than in other areas.
Read more: Prevalence of pistachio allergy higher in pistachio producing regions
One-step PCR method for pecan and Brazil nut allergens
Monday, 20 June 2011
Scientists in the Czech Republic have developed a one-step polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method for the simultaneous detection of the major allergens of pecan and Brazil nuts.
Read more: One-step PCR method for pecan and Brazil nut allergens
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