NIH scientists discover genetic cause of rare allergy to vibration
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - 18:44
in Biology & Nature
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a rare form of inherited hives induced by vibration, also known as vibratory urticaria. Running, hand clapping, towel drying or even taking a bumpy bus ride can cause temporary skin rashes in people with this rare disorder. By studying affected […]