Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

(HealthDay)—Type 1 interferons (IFNs) may mediate pregnancy complications in the context of congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, according to a study published in the Jan. 5 issue ofScience I

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Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

(HealthDay)—Type 1 interferons (IFNs) may mediate pregnancy complications in the context of congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, according to a study published in the Jan. 5 issue ofScience I

Updated on:April 01,2024 20

The Last of Us: Why making fungal vaccines is so challenging

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationFungus Infected Frog. Credit: Wikipedia CommonsWarning: this article may contain spoilers.HBO's hit TV adaptation of the popular video game "The L

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The Last of Us: Why making fungal vaccines is so challenging

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationFungus Infected Frog. Credit: Wikipedia CommonsWarning: this article may contain spoilers.HBO's hit TV adaptation of the popular video game "The L

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The antibodies of 'post-treatment HIV controllers'

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA very small percentage of people with HIV-1, known as "post-treatment controllers" (PTCs), are able to control their infection afte

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The antibodies of 'post-treatment HIV controllers'

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA very small percentage of people with HIV-1, known as "post-treatment controllers" (PTCs), are able to control their infection afte

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'Self-sabotage' prevents immune protection against malaria

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian scientists have for the first time revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body's ability to protect itse

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'Self-sabotage' prevents immune protection against malaria

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian scientists have for the first time revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body's ability to protect itse

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'Missing link' explains how viruses trigger immunity

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA discovery by Melbourne researchers has solved a longstanding mystery of how viruses trigger protective immunity within our body.The re

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'Missing link' explains how viruses trigger immunity

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA discovery by Melbourne researchers has solved a longstanding mystery of how viruses trigger protective immunity within our body.The re

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COVID-19 morbidity and mortality examined in people with rheumatic diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) is of particular co

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COVID-19 morbidity and mortality examined in people with rheumatic diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) is of particular co

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Telemedicine reduces cancellations for care during COVID in large Ohio heath center

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that expanded use of teleme

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Telemedicine reduces cancellations for care during COVID in large Ohio heath center

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that expanded use of teleme

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Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

JANUARY 11, 2024by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports microbial c

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Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

JANUARY 11, 2024by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports microbial c

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Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

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Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

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New compound offers hope for deadly tropical disease

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyWhen praziquantel is used to treat human schistosomiasis, drug-resistant worms and juvenile worms continue to produce eggs. Each worm pai

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New compound offers hope for deadly tropical disease

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyWhen praziquantel is used to treat human schistosomiasis, drug-resistant worms and juvenile worms continue to produce eggs. Each worm pai

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Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsScientists have taken a major step towards developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread

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Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsScientists have taken a major step towards developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread

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Preterm birth more common in unvaccinated pregnant patients with rheumatic disease and COVID-19

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found a g

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Preterm birth more common in unvaccinated pregnant patients with rheumatic disease and COVID-19

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found a g

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