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361. Understanding Allergies and Immune Responses feat. Theresa MacPhail
Ever wondered why allergies seem to be on the rise? How about the intriguing link between the industrial revolution and our own immune responses?Theresa MacPhail is an Associate Professor at the Stevens Institute of Technology, a medical anthropologist, and author of several books. Her latest is called Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World.Theresa and Greg discuss the history of allergy research, the evolution of anaphylaxis, and the astounding revelations from her book, Allergic. Theresa talks with Greg about food labeling laws and the spike in pollen counts due to climate…
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