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Phthalate detoxification pathway, phthalate genetic interaction, phthalate overview

Phthalates: Genes, Diet, and Detoxification Pathways

Phthalates are a type of chemical used as plasticizers to make plastics more pliable. There has been a lot of research on the endocrine-disrupting effects of phthalates. Your genetic variants may impact whether phthalates are a problem for you.

IgE-mediated Food Allergies, non-IgE-mediated Food Allergies

Genetics and Food Allergies

Do you have a food allergy? Discover how environmental factors and genetic susceptibility can shape individual reactions.

Genetics of Grass and Pollen Allergies

Grass pollen: Allergies and Genes

Allergies are usually due to a mix of genetic susceptibility and being exposed to certain triggering molecules. Several different gene variants have ties to an increased risk of grass pollen allergies.