Rat hepatitis E virus may be a hidden cause of hepatitis in humans
A growing body of evidence suggests that rat hepatitis E virus is spilling into humans more often than…
CFHR1 could be a new diagnostic marker for IgA nephropathy
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is an autoimmune disease characterized by the deposition of circulating IgA-containing immune complexes (IgA-ICs)…
Top early-life factors driving childhood food allergy
A sweeping analysis of nearly three million children pinpoints which early-life factors most strongly predict food allergy risk,…
Targeted fab fragments dismantle the allergy trigger
Allergic diseases represent a major global health burden, placing significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide. Severe conditions such…
Breakthrough in FcγRI inhibition opens path to safer autoimmune therapies
An international research group directed by UMC Utrecht have developed and characterized two first-in-class antibodies that specifically block…
New antibody strategy shows promise for halting cyst growth in polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the…
Mediterranean diet during pregnancy cuts babies’ food allergy risk
A Greek study links Mediterranean-style eating during pregnancy and breastfeeding to a lower incidence of food allergies in…