http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-12698727
Research by Dundee University.
A possible link between peanuts allergy and a gene.
Eczema and peanut allergies!
Great research!
Important for my allergy girl who is suffering from both peanut allergy and eczema.
As mentioned by the scientists and the University: this is all in the starting blocks, a long way is still to go and yet this is an important step!
Research by Dundee University.
'A gene defect that can triple the risk of a child developing an allergy to peanuts has been identified, scientists have said.
An international research team led by Dundee University said it had made a "significant breakthrough" in understanding the disease.
The gene responsible - Filaggrin - has already been shown to be a factor in causing eczema and asthma.
Peanut allergy affects 1-2% of children in the UK and can be life-threatening.
The number of people affected by the condition has increased dramatically over the past 20 to 30 years, the Dundee team said - but the causes of the allergy are unknown.
Dr Sara Brown, a fellow at Dundee University, said investigating whether Filaggrin was a cause of peanut allergy was the "logical next step" after a link with eczema and asthma had been established.'(read the article)
A possible link between peanuts allergy and a gene.
Eczema and peanut allergies!
Great research!
Important for my allergy girl who is suffering from both peanut allergy and eczema.
As mentioned by the scientists and the University: this is all in the starting blocks, a long way is still to go and yet this is an important step!