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 shape and physiology of leaves within the tree canopy is not constant, and can vary depending on their position within the tree crown. This phenomenon is…
Their recently published work* is a prime example of the value of microfluidics, a technology more commonly associated with inkjet printers and medical…
A team of scientists working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and University of California, Irvine, recently developed a way to…
In a journal article published online today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society and in their 2010-2011 annual report, Michigan Technological University…
The study, performed by scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which is part of the National Institutes of Health, is…
But one reason fuel cells aren't already more widespread is their lack of endurance. Over time, the catalysts used even in today's state-of-the-art fuels cells…
According to scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research in Cologne and the Cologne Cluster of Excellence in Cellular Stress Responses in…
This is shown in a unique study performed collaboratively between Malmö University, Skåne University Hospital, and Lund University in Sweden.In the past few…
There's more good news about pure maple syrup from the University of Rhode Island (URI). Researchers there have now identified 54 compounds in maple syrup from…
Being able to better define which patients might experience a cancer recurrence is important, especially given the controversies surrounding the use of…
This study establishes a unique system to perform in vivo RNAi screens for genetically dissecting the cellular signalling networks that regulate hepatocyte…
“A biopsy needle does not need to hit a tumor to detect the presence of tumor,” said lead researcher Dan Mercola, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pathology and…
The section, a twisting strand of protein known as the V3 loop, is an attractive vaccine target because immune system antibodies aimed at the loop may offer…
Getting older doesn't mean giving up muscle strength. Not only can adults fight the battle of strength and muscle loss that comes with age, but the Golden…
Crohn's disease is a common chronic disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract and is believed to develop as a result of an aberrant immune response to…
It is true; also microbes get infected by viruses. Consequently, they have evolved immunity mechanisms to fend off attacks by the enemy. In bacteria and…
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