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Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

by Jonel AlecciaIn this photo provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an animal caretaker collects a blood sample from a dairy calf vaccinated against bird flu in a containment building at the

Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

by Jonel AlecciaIn this photo provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an animal caretaker collects a blood sample from a dairy calf vaccinated against bird flu in a containment building at the
ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 inNature Communications.Noting that studies in mice

ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 inNature Communications.Noting that studies in mice
Researchers find that anti-HIV drugs may prevent complications from bacterial sepsis

Researchers find that anti-HIV drugs may prevent complications from bacterial sepsis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalERV expression correlates with abscess susceptibility. (A) Schematic of variation in abscess susceptibility in BALB/cJ, B6J, and B6N female mice. (B) Schematic of R

Researchers find that anti-HIV drugs may prevent complications from bacterial sepsis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalERV expression correlates with abscess susceptibility. (A) Schematic of variation in abscess susceptibility in BALB/cJ, B6J, and B6N female mice. (B) Schematic of R
The Future of Health and Biotech with Biden's AI Executive Order

The Future of Health and Biotech with Biden's AI Executive Order

AI is already revolutionizing analytics, diagnostics, and treatment development. This Executive Order is crucial for health care practitioners, researchers, and legal experts. Here are some key takeaways

The Future of Health and Biotech with Biden's AI Executive Order

AI is already revolutionizing analytics, diagnostics, and treatment development. This Executive Order is crucial for health care practitioners, researchers, and legal experts. Here are some key takeaways
How first contact influences the immune response to new SARS-CoV-2 variants

How first contact influences the immune response to new SARS-CoV-2 variants

byUniversity of CologneGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.11.004Although SARS-CoV-2 is no longer a stranger to the immune system, new virus variant

How first contact influences the immune response to new SARS-CoV-2 variants

byUniversity of CologneGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.11.004Although SARS-CoV-2 is no longer a stranger to the immune system, new virus variant
New genomic surveillance tools could help efforts to eliminate damaging parasitic infections

New genomic surveillance tools could help efforts to eliminate damaging parasitic infections

byWashington University in St. LouisOverview of experiments and analysis. (a) Brugia malayi experiments. Adult worms collected from an experimental host (gerbils) and microfilariae of a known pe

New genomic surveillance tools could help efforts to eliminate damaging parasitic infections

byWashington University in St. LouisOverview of experiments and analysis. (a) Brugia malayi experiments. Adult worms collected from an experimental host (gerbils) and microfilariae of a known pe
Bringing forests to the city: 10 ways planting trees improves health in urban centers

Bringing forests to the city: 10 ways planting trees improves health in urban centers

by Myles David Sergeant,The ConversationCredit: Amar Preciado from PexelsKeeping people in cities healthy, especially in poorer neighborhoods, is challenging. One simple, effective and scientifi

Bringing forests to the city: 10 ways planting trees improves health in urban centers

by Myles David Sergeant,The ConversationCredit: Amar Preciado from PexelsKeeping people in cities healthy, especially in poorer neighborhoods, is challenging. One simple, effective and scientifi
Antimalarial treatments more likely to fail in children with acute malnutrition, finds study

Antimalarial treatments more likely to fail in children with acute malnutrition, finds study

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with acute malnutrition across Africa and Asia have a higher risk of treatment failure and malaria reinfection, even after being g

Antimalarial treatments more likely to fail in children with acute malnutrition, finds study

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with acute malnutrition across Africa and Asia have a higher risk of treatment failure and malaria reinfection, even after being g
From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

by Nathan Bartlett,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe're in the midst of a bad cold and flu seasonin Australia. Along with the usual viral suspects, such as influenza,

From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

by Nathan Bartlett,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe're in the midst of a bad cold and flu seasonin Australia. Along with the usual viral suspects, such as influenza,
COVID-19 vaccine responses to be studied in people with immune deficits

COVID-19 vaccine responses to be studied in people with immune deficits

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesZebra-print ribbon, a symbol for awareness of primary immunodeficiencies and other rare diseases. Credit: NIAIDA study assessing how pe

COVID-19 vaccine responses to be studied in people with immune deficits

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesZebra-print ribbon, a symbol for awareness of primary immunodeficiencies and other rare diseases. Credit: NIAIDA study assessing how pe