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…
W. Andy Tao, an assistant professor of biochemistry, said these specific proteins, called phosphoproteins, can be mapped and analyzed so that we can find ways…
“What's important is that you can process all kinds of available biomass — wood chips, switch grass, corn stover, rice husks, wheat straw …,” said Rakesh…
Instead of a sleeping pill or a mood enhancer, a nose full of jasmine from Gardenia jasminoides could also help: in collaboration with Dr. Olga Sergeeva and…
“Scientists have estimated that, overall, there could be between 5 million and 50 million species, but fewer than 2 million of these species have been…
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Wash., led by Emily White, Ph.D., a member of the public health sciences division, asked…
This special edition contains 21 articles describing the latest research and insights from scientists and clinicians from around the world who recognize the…
A common test to diagnose gestational diabetes — a temporary condition which can harm both mother and child if left untreated — also has predictive power for…
Now scientists have found that the vitamin D receptor is a key player amid the gut bacteria – what scientists refer to matter-of-factly as the “gut flora” –…
Middle-aged men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee now have more options than ever before for treatments that may allow them to remain active in the…
Advanced imaging technologies that promise to improve the development of effective drugs to treat lung cancer are the focus of the current special issue of…
“Identifying and unraveling this important pathway for blood pressure regulation could lead to a better understanding of who will get high blood pressure and…
“The impacts of increases in ocean noise from human activities are a concern for the conservation of marine animals like right whales,” said Susan Parks,…
However, advanced prostate cancers are often androgen-independent, meaning that androgen-blocking therapies are ineffective.Scientists aren't sure how this…
In lab experiments, the researchers have found that this device, a vector, is able to deliver DNA deeply enough into a cell to allow genetic material to be…
Clusters of heated, magnetic nanoparticles targeted to cell membranes can remotely control ion channels, neurons and even animal behavior, according to a paper…
An article to be featured on the cover of the July 15 issue of Analytical Chemistry describes how multicolor quantum dots linked to antibodies can distinguish…
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