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…
Ever wondered how ants find their way straight to the uncovered food in your kitchen? Now scientists have discovered how the humble wood ant navigates over…
The new technology could be used in the future, perhaps in 5 to 10 years, to develop instruments that can simultaneously diagnose and treat cancer, diabetes or…
Many amphibians have skin that offers little resistance to evaporative water loss. To compensate, these and some other arboreal frogs secrete lipids and then…
Researchers have identified how the body’s own immune system contributes to the nerve fiber damage caused by multiple sclerosis, a finding that can potentially…
University of Chicago chemists have demonstrated for the first time how to use a simple laboratory model consisting of only a few chemical reactions to predict…
With public concerns at a fevered pitch over the bacterial contamination of spinach, it is easy to lose track of how bland and deprived our world would be…
Five in every one hundred women suffer premenstrual symptoms at some time in their lives that are severe enough to interfere with their lives. One possible…
A new analysis of published data shows that, although there is considerable variation between products, they do work – at least in the short term. The data…
Soy formula is often recommended for infants who are at particular risk of allergy or intolerance, because research has shown that while around 1.8% of…
The increasing worldwide prevalence of obesity is creating a growing demand for effective treatments. One possible option is rimonabant. Cochrane Review…
While it is less painful and has a quicker recovery rate than conventional surgery, a systematic Review of the research shows that it is associated with a…
A degenerative disease of later life with widely varying symptoms, Parkinson's disease (PD) can result in poor mobility or paralysis, speech disorders and…
The retina of the eye, which is part of the central nervous system, is where visual impressions take their initial shape. The retina consists of photoreceptors…
One-third of countries engaged in pandemic influenza planning have not prioritized who should get vaccinations and antiviral medications, according to…
Clinicians at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have successfully demonstrated an improved technique for blood stem cell transplantations in children that…
Ceregene, Inc., announced today that CERE-120, a gene therapy product in development for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, was well tolerated and appeared…
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