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…
“There is much mention of efficiency without further definition of the concept, but it influences and is influenced by the organisation's structure, leadership…
The study was published in the journal Midwifery and was carried out in primary care in the Västra Götaland region of Sweden. “We have seen a major increase in…
Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood (between 9 and 24 months). Reduced bone mineral density is often found in…
Understanding how the human biological clock works is an essential step toward correcting sleep problems like insomnia and jet lag. New insights about the…
“People have been growing algae for centuries for food supplements for use by man and animals,” said Cecelia Williams, project lead. “It now has the potential…
Using computer modeling, the Translational Genomics Research Institute and Scottsdale Healthcare have discovered lung cancer 'pathways' that could become…
Sandra Rossie, a professor of biochemistry, found that increasing the amount of protein phosphatase 5, or PP5, in rat neural cells resulted in less cell death…
The repair of damaged nerve cells is a major problem in medicine today. A new study by researchers at the Montreal NeurologicaI Institute and Hospital (The…
PD is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder usually occurring late in life. It is characterized by debilitating symptoms of tremor, rigidity, and…
A Florida State University College of Medicine researcher has solved a century-old mystery about proteins that play a vital role in the transfer of the human…
Scientists have deciphered the three-dimensional structure of the human genome, paving the way for new insights into genomic function and expanding our…
In a study published online in Genome Research, scientists answered this question, utilizing a novel analysis pipeline that will accelerate future studies of…
“This gives us a new way of studying light-matter interactions,” said Valeria Kleiman, a UF associate professor of chemistry. “It enables us to study not just…
The existence of depression in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is common and under-reported, according to new research presented at the 2009…
Analysis of blood samples from a small number of clinical trial patients showed that the novel method — which inactivates specific immune cells from the donor…
It is the first time an autoimmune response – a condition whereby the body can attack itself – has been shown to cause damage to bones directly. Researchers…
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