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A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about

August 05, 2025

This delayed allergic reaction is called alpha-gal syndrome. While it’s commonly called the “red meat allergy,” that nickname is misleading, because alpha-gal syndrome can cause strong reactions to many products, beyond just red meat. By Lee Rafuse Haines, Associate Research Professor of Molecular Parasitology and Medical Entomology, University of Notre Dame.
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Operation Education: Local scientists connect the lab to life in new book and podcast

July 07, 2025

Two local researchers are making science more enjoyable no matter your background or education. Shahir Rizk and Maggie Fink have just published their first book and have recorded 20 episodes of their podcast.
One in six cancer medications fails safety standards in sub-Saharan Africa

June 26, 2025

“It is important that cancer medications contain the right amount of the active ingredients so the patient gets the correct dose,” said Marya Lieberman, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Notre Dame and lead author of the study. “If the patient’s dose is too small, the cancer can survive and spread to other locations. If the patient’s dose is too high, they can be harmed by toxic side effects from the medicine.”

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