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Gene variants help explain connection between skin disorder and food allergy risk

Scienmag

Discovery could lead to new screening tests and potential treatments Credit: Cincinnati Children’s Two common variants in the KIF3A gene increase the risk of young children having a dysfunctional skin barrier and developing the skin condition atopic dermatitis.

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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

XTalks

The companies include a diverse range engaged in innovative approaches in areas like oncology, genetic medicines, inflammatory diseases, dermatology and cardiorenal therapy. Bayer’s Astepro (azelastine), an over-the-counter medication for cold, flu and allergies, led the pack in the first half of 2023 with 7.4

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CNIO team finds how melanoma ‘deceives’ the immune system, increasing resistance to immunotherapy

Scienmag

Garrido, CNIO The sophisticated human immune system has evolved to become an effective protection system against a great number of diseases, cancer being one of them. The immune system recognises and destroys cancer cells using a monitoring process called immunological surveillance.