New study reveals how human astroviruses bind to humans cells and paves the way for new therapies and vaccines Human astroviruses are a leading viral cause of the stomach bug—think vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It often impacts young children and older adults, leading to vicious cycles of sickness and malnutrition, particularly for those in low and middle income countries. It’s very commonly found in wastewater studies, meaning it’s frequently circulating in communities. As of now, there are no vaccines for…
ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders, affecting an estimated five to eight percent of school-aged children. Symptoms, which may continue into…
The scientists studied cells from patients with Timothy syndrome, a rare genetic condition that is associated with one of the most penetrant forms of autism:…
Contrary to expectations that the neurotransmitter GABA only inhibited neuronal firing in the adult brain, RIKEN-led research has shown that it can also excite…
It affects a person's ability to walk, talk, and think – leading to involuntary movement and loss of muscle co-ordination. New research published in BioMed…
Easier said than done, and cooperation of the local communities is an important factor in the success of a campaign. So observed scientists from the Antwerp…
At the 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), November 27 to December 2 in Chicago, USA, Siemens…
Results of a new study on human face transplantation, led by Darren M. Smith, M.D., plastic surgery resident at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center…
At this year's Congress of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Siemens Healthcare is presenting a CT scanner, the Somatom Definition Edge, which…
Proteins are among the most important building blocks of life. To function properly within the body, their amino acid sequence needs to be folded into a…
Fortunately, scientists at the Life & Brain Research Center and the Clinic for Neurology at the University of Bonn have discovered a way to work around the…
It affects a person's ability to walk, talk, and think – leading to involuntary movement and loss of muscle co-ordination. New research published in BioMed…
New research from a team led by Carnegie's Yixian Zheng indicates that, counter to expectations, these B-type lamins are not necessary for stem cells to renew…
In everyday life, attention and awareness appear tightly interwoven. Attending to the scissors on the right side of your desk, you become aware of their…
The research was started 10 years ago by a group comprising several Unimas students and lecturers, and experts from Japan.Based on the research, the sago waste…
However, investigation into these diseases is made particularly difficult due to the limited availability of human brain tissue. Scientists from the Life &…
The study suggests the potential therapeutic efficacy of HGNS across a broad range of sleep apnea severity and offers an alternative to continuous positive…
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