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How quickly could measles outbreak spread? Here's what 'worst-case scenario' looks like

How quickly could measles outbreak spread? Here's what 'worst-case scenario' looks like

by Michelle Marchante, Miami HeraldCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow quickly could measles actually spread in South Florida?An outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Pa

How quickly could measles outbreak spread? Here's what 'worst-case scenario' looks like

by Michelle Marchante, Miami HeraldCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow quickly could measles actually spread in South Florida?An outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Pa
Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters

Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024by Jules Bernstein,University of California - RiversideThis image illustrates the very beginning stages of an influenza (flu) infection in the respiratory tract. Credit: CDCScie

Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024by Jules Bernstein,University of California - RiversideThis image illustrates the very beginning stages of an influenza (flu) infection in the respiratory tract. Credit: CDCScie
COVID-19: Vaccination and infection found to trigger differential immune responses

COVID-19: Vaccination and infection found to trigger differential immune responses

by Lena Bösch,University of GöttingenCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt was initially unclear how the immune system would react to infections with SARS-CoV-2 after a third vaccination. A team of scient

COVID-19: Vaccination and infection found to trigger differential immune responses

by Lena Bösch,University of GöttingenCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt was initially unclear how the immune system would react to infections with SARS-CoV-2 after a third vaccination. A team of scient
An age-old battle: Scientists uncover what makes malaria such a wily foe

An age-old battle: Scientists uncover what makes malaria such a wily foe

by Lindzi Wessel, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubPhIP-seq overview and analysis pipeline. Falciparome phage library displays the proteome ofPlasmodium falciparumin 62-aa peptides with 25-aa step si

An age-old battle: Scientists uncover what makes malaria such a wily foe

by Lindzi Wessel, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubPhIP-seq overview and analysis pipeline. Falciparome phage library displays the proteome ofPlasmodium falciparumin 62-aa peptides with 25-aa step si
Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems

Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: American Gastroenterological AssociationThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians

Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: American Gastroenterological AssociationThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians
COVID-19 high-risk groups: Why the immune system is less effective at fighting the virus

COVID-19 high-risk groups: Why the immune system is less effective at fighting the virus

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinThe older a person with COVID-19 is, the higher the frequency of T-helper cells which react to the virus. However, fewer and fewer of these cells produce th

COVID-19 high-risk groups: Why the immune system is less effective at fighting the virus

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinThe older a person with COVID-19 is, the higher the frequency of T-helper cells which react to the virus. However, fewer and fewer of these cells produce th
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
Fibrinolytic biomarkers for identifying patients at risk of severe COVID-19

Fibrinolytic biomarkers for identifying patients at risk of severe COVID-19

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterSignificant decreases in circulating uPA and uPA/PAI-1 complex levels may be a novel biomarker of COVID-19 severity. Credit: Dr. Koichi Hattori/Juntendo

Fibrinolytic biomarkers for identifying patients at risk of severe COVID-19

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterSignificant decreases in circulating uPA and uPA/PAI-1 complex levels may be a novel biomarker of COVID-19 severity. Credit: Dr. Koichi Hattori/Juntendo
HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMost people living with HIV control the virus thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Althou

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMost people living with HIV control the virus thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Althou
Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

by Mike Krings,University of KansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublic health communicators have tried numerous methods to encourage people to accept COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. And while so

Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

by Mike Krings,University of KansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublic health communicators have tried numerous methods to encourage people to accept COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. And while so
Will COVID-19 vaccines need to be adapted regularly?

Will COVID-19 vaccines need to be adapted regularly?

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinJust like thephylogenetic tree of the influenza virus subtype H3N2 (right), the phylogenetic tree of the ‘common cold’ coronavirus 229E (left) shows a

Will COVID-19 vaccines need to be adapted regularly?

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinJust like thephylogenetic tree of the influenza virus subtype H3N2 (right), the phylogenetic tree of the ‘common cold’ coronavirus 229E (left) shows a