SCIENTISTS in Scotland are offering new hope to millions of allergy sufferers after discovering one way cells stop reactions that can lead to sneezing, wheezing and itching.
Researchers at Edinburgh University have found two chemicals which are released naturally to prevent the body's immune system over-reacting – the problem which causes allergies. It is hoped drugs could be developed which either mimic the effect of these chemicals or trigger their release, stopping people with conditions such as hay fever experiencing symptoms.
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