evolutionary basis of allergies
The evolutionary basis of allergies refers to how the immune system's response to certain substances, which may cause allergies, developed over time through natural selection. This response, although aimed at protecting the body from harmful substances, can sometimes be overly sensitive and react to otherwise harmless substances due to the evolutionary history of the immune system.
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