A03 : Ara h Proteins, Peanuts, and Parasites
| Students | Eisha Ahmed
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| School | HDSB - Abbey Park High School - Oakville |
| Level | Senior 11/12 - Grade 12 |
| Group | Group 12 - Health Science IV |
| Abstract | The purpose of this project was to identify human parasites with conserved protein domains similar to those found on peanut allergens, with the ultimate goal of providing a molecular explanation for the drastic increase in the prevalence of peanut allergies worldwide. |