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Novel genetic signature reveals a tropical virus on the move

Novel genetic signature reveals a tropical virus on the move

by Elodie Smith,Cornell UniversityEpidemiological characteristics of the OROV outbreak in the western Brazilian Amazon region (2022–2024). Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Novel genetic signature reveals a tropical virus on the move

by Elodie Smith,Cornell UniversityEpidemiological characteristics of the OROV outbreak in the western Brazilian Amazon region (2022–2024). Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/
Study identifies potential novel drug to treat tuberculosis

Study identifies potential novel drug to treat tuberculosis

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electron micrograph ofMycobacterium tuberculosisbacteria, which cause TB. Credit: NIAIDA new study published inMicrobiology Spectrum

Study identifies potential novel drug to treat tuberculosis

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electron micrograph ofMycobacterium tuberculosisbacteria, which cause TB. Credit: NIAIDA new study published inMicrobiology Spectrum
New dengue virus naming system can help identify and track variants

New dengue virus naming system can help identify and track variants

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityDescription of proposed dengue virus lineage classification system using serotype 3 as an example. Credit:PLOS Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.

New dengue virus naming system can help identify and track variants

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityDescription of proposed dengue virus lineage classification system using serotype 3 as an example. Credit:PLOS Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.
Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

byUniversity at BuffaloCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsA small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and

Long COVID: Study finds lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising

byUniversity at BuffaloCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsA small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and
Synthetic peptide acts as molecular shield to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from infecting cells

Synthetic peptide acts as molecular shield to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from infecting cells

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPThe figure shows the interaction between the synthetic ACE2 peptide (yellow) and the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The spikes of the original viral strain from Wuhan and the om

Synthetic peptide acts as molecular shield to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from infecting cells

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPThe figure shows the interaction between the synthetic ACE2 peptide (yellow) and the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The spikes of the original viral strain from Wuhan and the om
Gilead licenses HIV-prevention drug to generic drugmakers

Gilead licenses HIV-prevention drug to generic drugmakers

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUS pharmaceutical giant Gilead said Wednesday it had signed licensing deals with six generic drugmakers to produce and sell its HIV prevention medicine in lower-income

Gilead licenses HIV-prevention drug to generic drugmakers

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUS pharmaceutical giant Gilead said Wednesday it had signed licensing deals with six generic drugmakers to produce and sell its HIV prevention medicine in lower-income
Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

by Savannah Peat,University of GeorgiaA new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGAIn a new study, University of Georgia re

Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

by Savannah Peat,University of GeorgiaA new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGAIn a new study, University of Georgia re
Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterPAI-1 genetic variations impact blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19, potentially guiding personalized treatments. Credit: Dr. Beate Heissig from

Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterPAI-1 genetic variations impact blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19, potentially guiding personalized treatments. Credit: Dr. Beate Heissig from