New compound offers hope for deadly tropical disease

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyWhen praziquantel is used to treat human schistosomiasis, drug-resistant worms and juvenile worms continue to produce eggs. Each worm pai

Updated on: March 28,2024

New compound offers hope for deadly tropical disease

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyWhen praziquantel is used to treat human schistosomiasis, drug-resistant worms and juvenile worms continue to produce eggs. Each worm pai

Updated on:March 28,2024

Scientists discover new method Ebola virus uses to infect cells

byTexas Biomedical Research InstituteEbola virus proteins (green) are detected in the long tunneling nanotubes connecting cells. Credit: Texas BiomedUnderstanding how viruses travel once inside

Updated on: December 30,2023

Scientists discover new method Ebola virus uses to infect cells

byTexas Biomedical Research InstituteEbola virus proteins (green) are detected in the long tunneling nanotubes connecting cells. Credit: Texas BiomedUnderstanding how viruses travel once inside

Updated on:December 30,2023

The Most Dangerous Black Market You've Never Heard Of

Updated on: September 04,2024

The Most Dangerous Black Market You've Never Heard Of

Updated on:September 04,2024

SARS-CoV-2 rebound rate similar with, without oral antivirals

by Elana GotkineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rebound occurs at a similar rate for those receiving and not receiving oral antiviral treatment and for those receiving nir

Updated on: December 26,2023

SARS-CoV-2 rebound rate similar with, without oral antivirals

by Elana GotkineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rebound occurs at a similar rate for those receiving and not receiving oral antiviral treatment and for those receiving nir

Updated on:December 26,2023

Next generation COVID-19 immunization strategies could deliver vaccine directly to the respiratory tract

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved an estimated 20 million lives. However, while current COVID-19 vaccines provide prot

Updated on: January 25,2024

Next generation COVID-19 immunization strategies could deliver vaccine directly to the respiratory tract

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved an estimated 20 million lives. However, while current COVID-19 vaccines provide prot

Updated on:January 25,2024

Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

by Savannah Peat,University of GeorgiaA new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGAIn a new study, University of Georgia re

Updated on: October 10,2024

Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

by Savannah Peat,University of GeorgiaA new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGAIn a new study, University of Georgia re

Updated on:October 10,2024

Beyond COVID vaccines: What else could mRNA technology do for our health?

by John Fraser,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people first became familiar with the term "mRNA" when Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID vaccines were rolled o

Updated on: January 05,2024

Beyond COVID vaccines: What else could mRNA technology do for our health?

by John Fraser,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people first became familiar with the term "mRNA" when Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID vaccines were rolled o

Updated on:January 05,2024

Researchers map how measles virus spreads in human brain

byMayo ClinicIllustration of the virus which causes measles. Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESMayo Clinic researchers mapped how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a pe

Updated on: December 26,2023

Researchers map how measles virus spreads in human brain

byMayo ClinicIllustration of the virus which causes measles. Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESMayo Clinic researchers mapped how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a pe

Updated on:December 26,2023

New web app for COVID-19 immune antibody helps guide vaccine timing

by Julie Parry,Yale UniversityA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department

Updated on: December 30,2023

New web app for COVID-19 immune antibody helps guide vaccine timing

by Julie Parry,Yale UniversityA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department

Updated on:December 30,2023

Gaza remains at ‘high risk’ of polio virus spread, warn UN aid teams

Updated on: August 15,2024

Gaza remains at ‘high risk’ of polio virus spread, warn UN aid teams

Updated on:August 15,2024

COVID-19: Anti-viral strategy with double effect

by Brigitte Holfelder,Max Planck SocietyThe protease PLpro of Sars-CoV-2 plays a central role in the viral life cycle. By cleaving also proteins of infected cells, PLpro interferes with the inna

Updated on: April 12,2024

COVID-19: Anti-viral strategy with double effect

by Brigitte Holfelder,Max Planck SocietyThe protease PLpro of Sars-CoV-2 plays a central role in the viral life cycle. By cleaving also proteins of infected cells, PLpro interferes with the inna

Updated on:April 12,2024

The REAL Killers - Trans Fats

Updated on: September 20,2024

The REAL Killers - Trans Fats

Updated on:September 20,2024