Science In Action An end to allergic reactions?
Aug 7, 2025
In this intriguing discussion, Stephanie Eisenbarth, a study leader from Northwestern University, shares groundbreaking research uncovering pathways that could protect individuals from severe allergic reactions. Jay Famiglietti from Arizona State University highlights alarming satellite data indicating critical groundwater depletion worldwide. Also featured is Louis Amaral, who dives into the troubling networks behind scientific fraud, revealing how collaborative efforts may compromise research integrity. The conversation brings urgency to food allergies, climate change, and the importance of ethical science.
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mRNA Funding Cut Risks Pandemic Preparedness
- Kathleen Carrico warns Kennedy's cut will harm vaccine research and national security.
- She said the decision was based on misinformation and is a huge mistake.
A Decade To Find The Gut Ferry
- Stephanie Eisenbarth spent nearly a decade studying why sensitized people sometimes don't react.
- Her lab used mouse models to identify genes controlling allergen transport across the gut.
Gut Transport Controls Allergy Risk
- A gut 'cellular ferry' controls how much allergen reaches the bloodstream.
- Blocking its regulator DPEP-1 prevented anaphylaxis in mice using existing drugs.