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Escaping the Food Allergy Prison
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English - October 12, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsLife Sciences Science Health & Fitness Medicine coronavirus covid virus biopharmaceuticals biotech patients biotechnology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Every three minutes in the United States, an allergic reaction to foods sends someone to the emergency room. Today, we explore what life is like when you must avoid certain foods. But we also learn that there is hope for an escape from the food prison. Researchers like Clemson University's Sachin Rustgi are using cutting-edge genetic engineering tools to make foods safer for those living with allergies and food sensitivities.
Guests:
Sachin Rustgi, Clemson University
Lisa Gable, FARE
Emily Brown, Food Equality Initiative