Researchers designed an assay to detect short DNA sequences found in peanut chloroplasts

Children with allergies have a lower risk of developing complicated appendicitis, according to a new study

The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings

The simple blood test is five times more cost-efficient compared to the oral food challenge—the standard food allergy test

U-M researchers aim to develop a new immunotherapy that could alter the immune reactions to food. The result: extended relief from peanut allergies

Nanoparticles are used to deliver a therapeutic payload that quells an allergic reaction

Certain types of stress interact with immune cells and regulate how these cells respond to allergens, ultimately causing physical symptoms and disease

No greater risk of reaction than for those without an allergy

Results represent important step forward for new therapies and treatments

Sulfites can occur naturally in the winemaking process or can be added by producers to preserve freshness and boost flavor in a vintage, but some people have an intolerance to them