Another Year, Another Post on GMOs and Allergies
I was on a bit of a hiatus on blogging last month, but a lot of good things happened. I had a manuscript accepted for publication at Cell, I got my box checked (which means I have permission to start writing my dissertation, which means I should be graduating this year), and my fiance and [...]
Sexually Transmitted Food Allergens
A few years ago, while casting out to twitter asking for immunology-themed post ideas, Christie Wilcox mentioned that a friend of hers seemed to have an allergic reaction after having sex.
Eating Dirt: The Benefits of Being (Relatively) Filthy
Two of the most monumental developments in the history of human civilization, likely the innovations that have saved more human lives than any other, are soap and sanitation.
Ants Misbehaving: Argentine and Asian Ants Battle for U.S. Dominance
In a fierce battle for dominance, Asian needle ants are displacing other species and threatening U.S. ecosystems
Most People Shouldn't Eat Gluten-Free
Gluten-free products made with refined grains can be low in fiber, vitamins and minerals
U.S. Price Tag for Allergies Will Rise Because of Climate Change
Longer pollen season and wider ragweed exposure will affect more people
U.S. Government Has Little Authority to Stop Unsafe Cosmetics
Beauty products are largely unregulated, according to this special report
Scent of Danger: Are There Toxic Ingredients in Perfumes and Colognes?
Climate Change Expands Allergy Risk
A warming climate makes for a brutal allergy season in the U.S., which may become even worse in future
Nothing to Sneeze at: Allergies May Be Good for You
A new hypothesis argues that allergies emerged to protect us from harmful environmental substances
In the Ink: Do All Tattoo Pigments Use Mercury and Other Toxic Heavy Metals?
Besides infection from unsterile needles, exposure to mercury and other heavy metals is a risk to consider when getting a tattoo
Cocaine's Newest Risks: Dying Skin and Compromised Immunity
A new drug contaminant is causing frightening outbreaks of blackened skin and low white blood cell counts