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…
Gold nanoparticles, tiny pieces of gold so small that they can't be seen by the naked eye, are used in electronics, healthcare products and as pharmaceuticals…
In the human brain, mechanical stress — the amount of pressure applied to a particular area — requires a delicate balance. Just the right force keeps neurons…
The findings, reported this week in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, indicate that potent chemotherapy drugs…
“Until now, the role of acupuncture in the perception and processing of pain has been controversial,” said lead researcher Nina Theysohn, M.D., from the…
“We know that obesity is a major public health problem,” said the study's lead author, Miriam A. Bredella, M.D., a radiologist at Massachusetts General…
“By injecting the patient's own blood where it is needed at the site of a damaged tendon, we help the patient heal themselves,” said lead researcher Waseem A….
Siemens Healthcare has already contributed to reducing the radiation dose in diagnostic and interventional radiology with many technical innovations. Now…
Most prospective studies have shown that moderate drinkers tend to have about 30% lower risk of developing late onset diabetes than do non-drinkers, and…
In the wake of multiple state bans on caffeinated alcoholic beverages (CABs) and an FDA warning to four companies to remove their products from the…
The answer, according to researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, S.C., may be increased levels of non-calcified plaque,…
“Superantigens have a real talent for disrupting the body’s immune system,” says Karin Lindkvist from the University of Gothenburg’s Department of Cell- and…
“With the results we present in this article, we’ve rewritten the entire history of Amazonia in terms of the development of its biodiversity,” says Alexandre…
The cells in a degenerated intervertebral disc (which are mainly made of cartilage) no longer work normally. This leads to the disc drying out, which impairs…
Humans with AD and mice genetically engineered to simulate the disease have abnormally low levels of an enzyme called EphB2 in memory centers of the brain….
These findings could help to develop new methods for diagnosing and treating suicidal patients.Doctor Daniel Lindqvist from the Psychoimmunology Unit at Lund…
Challenges in isolating and synthesizing protein-bound sugar molecules called N-glycans, which help stabilize insulin levels and modulate antibody-dependent…
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