Food Allergy Vaccine In Sight |
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Scientists say food allergies could be eradicated in 10 years, through the development of vaccines against the molecules which trigger the allergies.�
About one in 70 people have an allergy to foods such as peanuts or shellfish.
The scientist leading the research, Dr Ronald van Ree from Amsterdam University, says a vaccine with no side effects is in sight.
New genetic engineering techniques are being tested and it is hoped that they will be made safe enough to use in drugs that fight food allergies via the immune system.
© NewsRoom 2006 | Story sourced from newswire.co.nz |
