Researchers at University of Minnesota, Department of Medicine target allergies genetics

A new study, "Allergen-specific IgG1 provides parsimonious heritability estimates for atopy-associated immune responses to allergens," is now available. According to a study from the United States, "Although serum total immunoglobulin E (IgE) is generally elevated in atopic conditions, it is an unreliable trait for dissecting the genetic and environmental components contributing to atopic immune responses, because it can be significantly confounded by demographic factors (age, gender, and race) and clinical status (atopic vs nonatopic). Allergen-specific IgE is a discontinuous trait present only in those with sensitivity to allergens."

"However, all people will produce...

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