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Duke-NUS breakthrough discovery identifies first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for new preventative strategies - EurekAlert


Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified how the first domino falls after a person encounters an allergen, such as peanuts, shellfish, pollen or dust mites. Their discovery could herald the development of drugs to prevent these severe reactions.

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