Peanut allergies have surged dramatically in recent decades, and scientists are still working to understand why. In this episode, journalist Maryn Mckenna, who recently authored an <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-treatments-can-free-kids-from-the-deadly-threat-of-peanut-allergy/">article on the subject</a>, and host Rachel Feltman explore the latest research on causes, treatments and prevention strategies. 
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