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…
Laos has a population of 5.2 million, the majority of whom are rural rice farmers, and life expectancy in the country is 54 years. Prior to the study, which…
Cells divide to form two identical cells as part of the body’s natural development and replenishment processes but when cells divide in an abnormal manner,…
Conjugated linoleic acid is a mixture of isomers, some of which have functional properties and, thereby, are considered to be molecules of high added value….
European and US pharmaceutical agencies have recently warned against the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in child and adolescent…
What the scientists have located is the kinase (an enzyme) that seems to be the main virulence factor. The results are presented in the prestigious scientific…
Flies in which this hereditary factor is defective are also significantly smaller than other members of their species and live appreciably longer. The gene…
Roslin scientists and colleagues at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, California, are studying how enzymes control production of calcium…
Now, reporting in today’s advance online publication in Nature, Leslie Vosshall’s laboratory at Rockefeller University has identified the two molecular…
This research may provide insight into mechanisms necessary for therapeutic regeneration in humans, potentially addressing tissues that are lost, damaged or…
Their intricate shapes have been the inspiration for Christmas ornaments, jewelry and U.S. postage stamps. They are the subject of song, school projects and…
People with heart failure tend to think that they should avoid physical efforts, in order to prevent the worsening of the already compromised cardiac…
Resveratrol is a phenolic derivative found in certain plants, peanuts and in the skin of black grapes. It is found in significant quantities in red wine. The…
The results show a high percentage of children in this age group with some kind of psychopathological symptom. According to the researchers, detecting these is…
“Luckily, most of them do not remain in the underground for any length of time,” says scientist Hanna Karlsson. “However, particle levels are often very high….
The study's independent Data Safety and Monitoring Board met Dec. 12 to review the interim data. Based on the board's review, the National Institutes of Health…
It is expected the participation of the following guest speakers: Peer Bork, from EMBL in Heidelberg (Germany); Timothy Gardner, from the Boston University…
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