Cat allergy research offers hope of possible cure

British scientists say they have discovered how cats trigger allergies in people, raising hopes for a possible cure to the feline-caused affliction.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge say they have found a protein in cat dander β€” or dead skin cells β€” that interacts with a chemical in the human body to cause allergy symptoms, which can range from itching and sneezing to asthma attacks.

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