And what exactly is it you’re trying to say?

Someone is extremely unclear on the concept in “Study Acquits Peanuts in Allergic Reaction.” Consider:

A new study debunks the theory that peanut allergies are caused by an offending ingredient inherent in the nut. Instead, the research shows, the condition stems from a person’s abnormal immune response.

In other words, they’ve determined that peanut allergy is an allergy.

Well, duh.

At least they had the sense to provide a link to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.

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2 Responses to And what exactly is it you’re trying to say?

  1. Kelson says:

    Interestingly, here’s another article on the same study that gets it right.

  2. Brion says:

    Hmmm… “April 1, 2003, Journal of Clinical Investigation”. Coincidence? Or just really, REALLY bad reporting?

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