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 the study, scientists followed 3209 participants in the Framingham Heart Study for 10 years and measured 10 of the most promising ‘novel’ biomarkers for…
Now, a team of Stanford University School of Medicine researchers, led by John Boothroyd, PhD, has shown for the first time how Toxoplasma manages to be so…
Approximately 8 of 10 people experiencing a major depressive episode will have one or more further episodes during their lifetime, a recurrent major depressive…
A study published in PLoS ONE today addresses the impact of neuroprotection on Alzheimer's disease. Remarkably, the study shows that even very modest…
Matthew A. Wilson, professor of brain and cognitive sciences at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, and postdoctoral associate Daoyun Ji looked at…
Primates often react to possible predators by using intimidation displays, although the occurrence of these displays is dependent on the risk of predation….
Erythroderma can be caused by inflammatory dermatoses or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. However, even if chemokines and their receptors are involved in the…
The new species of nototheniid fish, Cryothenia amphitreta, is detailed in the December issue of the quarterly journal Copeia. Paul A. Cziko, a research…
This new work from researchers at UC San Diego and Brown University will appear in the online version of PNAS on December 18, 2006. Microinversions – usually…
An enzyme found at elevated levels in several human cancers has been linked to abnormal tumor growth in fruit flies, a discovery that provides a new model for…
The finding also suggests the possibility of treating various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, dementia and depression, by…
Tardigrades, also called water bears, can survive Himalayan heights or ocean depths as long as they have moisture.When they don’t, they produce a sugar,…
The new estimate, reported in the inaugural issue of Public Library of Science ONE (Dec. 2006), takes into account something other measures of genetic…
The implant contains nanoparticles that can be designed to test for different substances, including metabolites such as glucose and oxygen that are associated…
Coeliac disease is the permanent intolerance of gluten, forcing sufferers to follow a strictly gluten-free diet for their whole life. Gluten is a protein…
The popular herbal supplement black cohosh does not relieve hot flashes among women going through menopause, according to a study by researchers from Group…
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