Peanut Allergies May Be Cured

American Voices • Science & Technology • health • ISSUE 44•19 • May 8, 2008

According to Duke University medical researchers, a cure for peanut allergies may be five years away. What do you think?

“Why didn't you tell me that you were going to mention peanuts? My throat is seizing up already! Quick, the epinephrine!”
Jimmy Rawls –
Steam Fitter
“Did you know a peanut isn't really a nut? It's a legume! Did you know that? Huh?”
Daniel Mahone –
Ice Cream Man
“Can they speed that up? I've got a pack of Nutter Butters that expires in 2010.”
Deirdre Barksdale –
Livery Driver

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