Study reveals Zika's shape-shifting machinery—and a possible vulnerability

bySanford-Burnham PrebysTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionViruses have limited genetic material—and few pr

Updated on: January 26,2024

Study reveals Zika's shape-shifting machinery—and a possible vulnerability

bySanford-Burnham PrebysTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionViruses have limited genetic material—and few pr

Updated on:January 26,2024

Noma officially recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease

byLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNoma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is now officially recognized as a neglected tropical disease

Updated on: December 28,2023

Noma officially recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease

byLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNoma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is now officially recognized as a neglected tropical disease

Updated on:December 28,2023

Researchers map how measles virus spreads in human brain

byMayo ClinicIllustration of the virus which causes measles. Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESMayo Clinic researchers mapped how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a pe

Updated on: December 26,2023

Researchers map how measles virus spreads in human brain

byMayo ClinicIllustration of the virus which causes measles. Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESMayo Clinic researchers mapped how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a pe

Updated on:December 26,2023

Beyond COVID vaccines: What else could mRNA technology do for our health?

by John Fraser,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people first became familiar with the term "mRNA" when Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID vaccines were rolled o

Updated on: January 05,2024

Beyond COVID vaccines: What else could mRNA technology do for our health?

by John Fraser,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people first became familiar with the term "mRNA" when Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID vaccines were rolled o

Updated on:January 05,2024

Infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours

by Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people. The bacteria are found in water systems, soil and dust worldwide and, for many, cause

Updated on: March 20,2024

Infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours

by Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people. The bacteria are found in water systems, soil and dust worldwide and, for many, cause

Updated on:March 20,2024

Salt seekers: Sodium reduction initiative thwarted by consumers

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products co

Updated on: March 27,2024

Salt seekers: Sodium reduction initiative thwarted by consumers

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products co

Updated on:March 27,2024

Next generation COVID-19 immunization strategies could deliver vaccine directly to the respiratory tract

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved an estimated 20 million lives. However, while current COVID-19 vaccines provide prot

Updated on: January 25,2024

Next generation COVID-19 immunization strategies could deliver vaccine directly to the respiratory tract

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved an estimated 20 million lives. However, while current COVID-19 vaccines provide prot

Updated on:January 25,2024

New COVID vaccine induces good antibody response to mutated viral variants, finds study

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital have followed recipients of the new updated COVID-19 vaccine

Updated on: December 26,2023

New COVID vaccine induces good antibody response to mutated viral variants, finds study

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital have followed recipients of the new updated COVID-19 vaccine

Updated on:December 26,2023

Tests that diagnose diseases are less reliable than you'd expect. Here's why

by Adrian Barnett and Nicole White,The ConversationCredit:CDC / UnsplashYou feel unwell, and visit your doctor. They ask some questions and take some blood for testing; a few days later th

Updated on: January 07,2024

Tests that diagnose diseases are less reliable than you'd expect. Here's why

by Adrian Barnett and Nicole White,The ConversationCredit:CDC / UnsplashYou feel unwell, and visit your doctor. They ask some questions and take some blood for testing; a few days later th

Updated on:January 07,2024

Scientists discover new method Ebola virus uses to infect cells

byTexas Biomedical Research InstituteEbola virus proteins (green) are detected in the long tunneling nanotubes connecting cells. Credit: Texas BiomedUnderstanding how viruses travel once inside

Updated on: December 30,2023

Scientists discover new method Ebola virus uses to infect cells

byTexas Biomedical Research InstituteEbola virus proteins (green) are detected in the long tunneling nanotubes connecting cells. Credit: Texas BiomedUnderstanding how viruses travel once inside

Updated on:December 30,2023

New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia—here's what to know about the JN.1 shots

by Paul Griffin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it's estimatedCOVID shots

Updated on: October 05,2024

New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia—here's what to know about the JN.1 shots

by Paul Griffin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it's estimatedCOVID shots

Updated on:October 05,2024

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Updated on: December 10,2024

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Updated on:December 10,2024