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…
In a new study on mice, which is presented in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics, the research group has shown that the accumulation of the plaque that…
While nearly all organisms experience aging, the underlying mechanisms have eluded geneticists and evolutionary biologists. Many different theories have been…
They can be found in plants, animals and even in humans – inactive remains of jumping genes, transposons. Researchers are striving to develop active…
To create the hybrid, scientists crossed mice deficient in protein kinase C beta (PKCB) with the C57 black mouse, a common animal used in research for studying…
Without a ripple in the water, alligators dive, surface or roll sideways, even though they lack flippers or fins. University of Utah biologists discovered…
Many of these deaths could be averted with proper prevention policies. Cardiac nurses and allied health professionals are on the frontline of the battle to…
Most women's labour experiences differ markedly from their expectations. They are often ill-prepared for what might happen and consequently may be disappointed…
The researchers measured the levels of a naturally occurring ‘cannabis’ (an endocannabinoid) known as anandamide in women who presented with a threatened…
Osteochondrosis affects both people and a range of domestic animals including horses, cows, pigs and dogs. The disease is especially common among Norwegian…
The structure offers insight into the molecular “sugar-coating” mechanism, and may help scientists better understand a variety of diseases that result when the…
Their finding, published in the March 11 issue of the journal Developmental Cell, is important because it allows scientists to control this one aspect of…
Affected individuals alternate between states of deep depression and mania. While depression is characterized by persistent and long-term sadness or despair,…
They have identified how the killer bacterium makes itself immune to a key component of the only effective treatment against the disease.Earlier this month, a…
The human brain consists of a hundred billion nerve cells, each of which makes thousands of connections with other cells. In all of this, how do nerve fibers…
The European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus, Linneaus 1875) is a coastal pelagic species of great importance. Not only does it support an important fishing…
At least 15 of those genes have very similar versions in humans, suggesting that scientists may be able to target those genes to help slow down the aging…
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