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…
“We are some of the first researchers to attempt to breed these animals into captivity and we have very little information about how to care for them,” said…
C&EN Senior Correspondent Stephen K. Ritter notes that despite their poor public image, bats are beneficial. They pollinate plants, spread seeds, and eat vast…
David Schiraldi and colleagues explain that 80 percent of the protein in cow milk is a substance called casein, which already finds uses in making adhesives…
These findings will be presented for the first time at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Chicago Nov. 17. The study, led by WenFeng…
Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in your body. Your immune system goes into overdrive, overwhelming normal processes in your…
Certain personality traits heighten susceptibility to psychiatric disorders. Therefore a research team at Umeå University wanted to study whether this patient…
The investigational drug, VX-770, appeared to improve function of what is known as CFTR–the faulty protein responsible for CF. It is among the first compounds…
Coaching happens just about everywhere, and every day, with learning as the goal.Effective coaching can lead to smoothly functioning organizations, better…
New University of Arizona research indicates that leaf vein patterns correlate with functions such as carbon intake and water use – knowledge that could help…
The cells in the different parts of this video are always the same, but, like actors using make-up to highlight different facial features, they have…
“In vision, objects are defined by both their shape and their surface properties, such as color and brightness. For example, to identify a red apple, your…
University of Michigan researchers have solved the structure of a protein that is integral to processes responsible for maintaining a healthy heart and nervous…
The new technology, called multimode imaging in the thermal infrared, could eventually be used in crime-scene investigations, since it can capture blood stains…
Building better microenvironments for nurturing stem cells is critical for realizing the promises of stem-cell-based regenerative medicine, including cartilage…
His own roots are international: born in Saarbrücken, Alexis Stamatakis was raised by a German mother and a Greek father and received his “Abitur” at the…
This research is being presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Chicago Nov. 16. Tapan Chatterjee, PhD, and researchers in the…
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