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…
The finding upends long-held thinking that plants' speciation rates are tied to the first development of a new physical trait or mechanism. The research has…
An Ohio State biophysicist used a supercomputer to search thousands of molecular combinations for the best configuration to block a protein that can cause…
Their findings, published in the April issue of the Journal for Clinical Investigation, show how this combination approach kills tumor cells in both mouse…
Consumers decide whether to use mail-in genetic tests based on both rational and emotional reasons, a finding that adds to a growing body of health-care…
Scientists at the University of Missouri report on a discovery in a key component in the signaling pathway that regulates the production of phytoalexins to…
Stanford researchers have developed a new biosensor microchip that could significantly speed up the process of drug development. The microchips, packed with…
The fruit flies were engineered to carry and express a mutated human FUS gene. This mutated FUS gene has been shown to be one of the major causes of both…
“For many decades it had been believed that a history of prostate cancer, even if treated and cured, was an absolute contraindication to testosterone therapy,…
Thalidomide may have been withdrawn in the early 1960s for use by pregnant women, but its dramatic effects remain memorable half a century later. Now,…
“Animals that clone themselves, in which part of an individual’s body is passes on to the next generations, have particularly interesting conditions related to…
When flies visit your party, be glad they don't bring their entire family. Houseflies have more than 152,000 cousins. And those are just the ones we know…
The car of the future could be propelled by a fuel cell powered with hydrogen. But what will the fuel tank look like? Hydrogen gas is not only explosive but…
University of Missouri researchers believe both man and animal will benefit from their discovery that the same gene mutation found in Tibetan Terrier dogs can…
Researchers compared the response of synthetic skins to rat skin when they were both exposed to a generic skin cream treatment, and the results indicated they…
Many people suffer with low back pain, and most get better. However, those who suffer with long-term pain can find that their work, everyday and leisure…
The researchers behind the study hope that their findings will contribute to a greater international breakthrough for this type of diagnostic method.It all…
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