allergies – Page 2

Emerging Allergens: How Proallergenic Activity Disrupts Epithelial Barriers [Response to Letter]

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Many people with allergies or asthma don’t know what’s causing their symptoms. Researchers are investigating whether fungi that grow on plants might be responsible for some of these unknown allergies. They found that certain plant fungi can trigger allergic and inflammatory responses in animal models, suggesting they could be allergens in humans. The team plans to identify the specific fungal proteins causing these reactions to develop better allergy diagnostic tests.

Recent Discoveries on Marine Organism Immunomodulatory Activities

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Scientists are discovering that creatures from the ocean produce powerful substances that can help our immune system fight diseases like cancer and inflammation. These marine organisms—from tiny algae to sponges to fish—create natural compounds that can either boost or calm down our immune response depending on what we need. Several of these ocean-derived medicines are already approved for treating serious diseases, and many more are being tested in clinical trials. The ocean covers 70% of our planet and most of it remains unexplored, suggesting there are many more beneficial compounds waiting to be discovered.

Edible Mushrooms and Beta-Glucans: Impact on Human Health

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Mushrooms contain compounds called β-glucans that can help boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. These compounds show promise in cancer treatment when combined with conventional therapies and may help fight infections. While mushrooms have long been used in traditional medicine, modern research is confirming their health benefits and understanding how they work in the body.

mGem: Submarine mycology—an analog to astromycology

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Scientists are studying fungi in submarines to better understand fungal health risks for astronauts in space. Both submarines and spacecraft are enclosed environments where fungi can grow, causing infections and other health problems. The same types of fungi found growing in submarines have been detected on the International Space Station. By learning from decades of submarine research, space agencies can better prepare for and prevent fungal-related health issues during long space missions.

Disease: allergies

Emerging Allergens: How Proallergenic Activity Disrupts Epithelial Barriers [Response to Letter]

Recent Discoveries on Marine Organism Immunomodulatory Activities

Edible Mushrooms and Beta-Glucans: Impact on Human Health

mGem: Submarine mycology—an analog to astromycology