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 moth Manduca sexta, also known as the tobacco hornworm and recognisable by its distinctive blue-green caterpillar, adult body size is largely determined…
Approximately 50 million people are infected with dengue virus each year, resulting in about 24,000 deaths world-wide. Dengue virus is a mosquito-borne member…
Dr. Mikiko Siomi and colleagues from the Institute for Genome Rsesearch in Japan have identified the elusive small RNA partners of Piwi proteins – lending new…
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small RNAs of approximately 22 nucleotides, which function as regulators of gene expression in eukaryotes. miRNAs are initially…
Genetic mutations in our cells accumulate as we age, and carcinomas are associated with alterations in certain key genes, known as tumor suppressor genes and…
In a finding that may have broader implications for understanding kidney disorders, genetics researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have…
They've found that different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than in girls. In addition, the researchers also have discovered that other…
The Iowa State University assistant professor uses mathematical tools and computer models to determine how environmental and evolutionary factors — like…
“It's clear that some species can and do develop enhanced abilities for solving particular problems,” said Robert O. Deaner, Ph.D., who led the study as part…
The paper highlights the findings of a Cooperative Research Centre for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration (CRC LEME) project by CSIRO researcher,…
In a finding that could help scientists develop ways to prevent or treat certain infections, researchers led by a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)…
The current recommended treatment for TB is to give four or more antibiotics for at least six months (this treatment is called “DOTS” or Directly Observed…
AnaphylaxisSome people have allergic reactions to certain substances that can be so pronounced that they affect the entire body. Such a reaction – called…
Researchers led by The University of Manchester say that faster-growing children might be especially vulnerable to the fattening effects of the ‘obesogenic…
A study by Newcastle University, UK, and the International University Bremen, Germany, debunked a prevailing theory that the nervous system should have mainly…
Medics from the University of Leicester, King's College London and Medway hospitals are involved in the trial. Results of a similar US based study have…
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