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The Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities is a national centre engaged into research in and information about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

 

The condition is called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) or Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance (IEI).

Latest news
A new Italian study showing a high prevalence of cytokines, some of the body's transmitter substances, in individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) has led to immunological studies at the Danish Research Centre.
Does mindfulness reduce people’s sensitivity to chemicals? A new scientific study will look into the effects of mindfulness on people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
Articles
Our results suggest that variants in the genes examined are of less importance to MCS than previously reported or that gene-environment interactions or significant degrees of genetic heterogeneity in MCS underlie inconsistent findings in the literature.
In a population survey 45 % replied that they were bothered by common odeurs and 27 % reported that they were disturbed to a degree that caused symptoms.
Our research
The Centre's research on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is based on a bio-psychosocial disease model and is organised in seven main areas.
The Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities | Ledreborg Allé 40, 2 | DK-2820 Gentofte | Phone + 45 39 77 73 04 | Last updated 24.03.10 | Contact web editor
The Research Centre is funded by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and is a part of the Department of Dermato-Allergology at Copenhagen University Hospital, Gentofte