Scientists Reveal Cells That Have a Close Link to Allergies

Scientists learned about a decade ago that when children were given peanuts in the first few months of life, their chances of developing a peanut allergy were lower compared to children who were not given any peanuts during that time of life. Researchers have now identified a cell type that could explain this finding; a class of immune cells called Thetis cells, which were first identified in 2022. Thetis cells seem to have a role in suppressing the…