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…
The tiny organisms cling to oil droplets and perform a great feat: As a single organism, they may produce methane from oil by a process called alkane…
The 2 ½ -year study, conducted by the PRECISION Pain Research Registry and TCOM's John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, reaffirmed the importance of empathy and…
Using fruit flies, a Rockefeller team has gained key insight into how nature's attempts at innovation play out during the development of sperm. In research…
Swift action is needed to limit the increase in global warming to well below 2°C, as agreed in the Paris Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Usually, a drug is administered indiscriminately and most of it does not reach the diseased tissues. The goal of precision medicine is to increase the efficacy…
Those who were humiliated, beaten or sexually abused in childhood are more likely to suffer from mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety attacks in…
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is an organ system that takes in food, extracts nutrients and removes waste. The GI lining suffers much abuse from the abrasive…
The research project “Competitive Insect Products (CIP)” of the DBFZ and Hermetia Baruth GmbH, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF),…
A paper describing the research, which provides insight into the molecular mechanisms of competition among bacteria in a microbiome, appears online in the Journal of Bacteriology…
“The research project focused on the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), a tissue that is critically important to the functioning of the retina. The project…
Researchers have discovered that the numbers of plant species recorded by botanists have increased in locations where the climate has changed most rapidly, and…
If we consider the most serious plant diseases of our time, potato blight would definitely be near the top, with its pathogen – Phytophthora infestans – having…
University of Queensland scientists have identified a way to help dermatologists determine a patient's risk of developing melanoma.
We tend to take our skin's protective function for granted, ignoring its other roles in signaling subtleties like a fluttering heart or a flush of…
Unlike animals, plants cannot move and tap into new resources when there is a scarcity or lack of nutrients. Instead, they have to adapt to the given…
A scar on the elbow that is strained with every movement, or a foot, on which a wound simply does not want to close – poorly healing injuries are a common…
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