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…
Zinc plays a critical role in regulating how neurons communicate with one another, and could affect how memories form and how we learn. The new research, in…
Now research from a University of Rochester team helps to explain why chronic stress and parenting are such a toxic mix. The study finds that ongoing strains,…
However, men with a family history of prostate cancer have often been feared to have a more aggressive form of the disease not otherwise represented by these…
The two most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The latter is caused by reduced circulation in the small blood vessels of…
The fact that males want to reproduce with as many partners as possible can easily be explained in terms of evolutionary biology, since they thereby increase…
A foodborne bacterium called Listeria monocytogenes (sometimes found in stinky cheeses) invades the body by binding to a protein called E-cadherin. However, as…
Researchers found that the TB bacterium has a molecule on its outer surface called lipomannan that can stop production of an important protein in the body’s…
Researchers at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), directed by Dr. Jean Vacher, identified a new gene that modulates bone mass and that…
When the same process is interrupted in adults, no such behavioral changes were noted, according to research published in the Oct. 4 issue of the journal…
This naturally occurring compound is called nicotinamide mononucleotide, or NMN, and it plays a vital role in how cells use energy.”After giving NMN, glucose…
This is not primarily due to being confined to a wheelchair or to parental overprotection as was previously believed – new research from the University of…
Researchers studying the first national quality measure for hospitalized children have found that no matter how strictly a health care institution followed the…
The human body has a love-hate relationship with iron. Just the right amount is needed for proper cell function, yet too much is associated with brain diseases…
Obese mice that were fed a compound found in green tea along with a high-fat diet gained weight significantly more slowly than a control group of mice that did…
The DSM is used by a wide range of health professionals across clinical and research settings. Previously, the diagnosis of autism in children with Down…
Scientists with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center reported their findings in the Sept. 26, 2011 online issue of the International Journal of…
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