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…
Metabolomic analysis suggests that cancer uses the same type of metabolism as roundworms. Results of joint research project (Project of Early Clinical…
Some researchers believe that prey are killed by pathogenic bacteria in the dragons' mouths but the new research – published in the latest issue of Proceedings…
The findings help scientists understand how a structure as complex as the eye could change gradually through evolution, yet remain functional. The findings…
In a preclinical study led by Maria Diaz-Meco, PhD, the UC team found that simultaneous inactivation of two particular genes—known as PTEN and Par-4—caused the…
Approximately 350 million to 500 million cases of malaria are diagnosed each year mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. While medications to prevent and treat malaria…
They also demonstrated how a drug known to reduce inflammatory and neuropathic pain may also inhibit asthma symptoms in mice. Their paper is published in the…
Cambridge University researchers have discovered that whether someone is a 'people-person' may depend on the structure of their brain: the greater the…
UCLA scientists have discovered a variant of a gene called CACNA1G that may increase a child's risk of developing autism, particularly in boys. The journal…
Researchers have developed the test by using light energy to measure the level of citrate in fluid samples from the prostate gland. The technique could provide…
A new study finds that individuals who have low expression of the “Celebrex gene,” 15-PGDH, are actually resistant to Celebrex treatment when used to prevent…
“We know from our earlier research that 23 percent of men with type 2 diabetes have OSA and this is under-recognized and under-treated,” said Sophie D. West,…
An international team of scientists used samples from 17 European countries to construct a viral phylogeography – a geographic pattern of genetic information…
While DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) provides an identical genetic blueprint in every cell, RNA (ribonucleic acid) decodes genetic instructions that turn protein…
Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (USDA HNRCA) studied mice fed high fat diets supplemented with…
“We are delighted to work with the MMRF, which has been a visionary organization in accelerating cancer research for the sake of patients and their families,”…
Newly identified gene variants associated with the age at which females experience their first menstrual period and the onset of menopause may help shed light…
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