Newly discovered ‘multicomponent’ virus can infect animals
Scientists have identified a new "multicomponent" virus — one containing different segments of genetic material in separate particles — that can infect animals, according to...
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Worm treatment strategy could benefit millions of kids
Credit: Jamie Kidston, ANU A landmark new study shows the benefits of an expanded treatment strategy for intestinal worms – treating adults as well as...
Older Americans don’t get — or seek — enough help from doctors & pharmacists on drug costs
Credit: University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, MI – The majority of Americans over age 50 take two or more prescription medicines to prevent or treat...
ATS applauds President Obama for release of drug resistant TB action plan
IMAGE: ATS President Atul Malhotra, M.D. Credit: ATS The American Thoracic Society applauds President Barack Obama and the Administration for the release of the National...
Diabetes expert warns Paleo Diet is dangerous and increases weight gain
A new study has revealed following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet for just eight weeks can lead to rapid weight gain and health complications. The surprise...
Countering atopic dermatitis immune reactions
Credit: Maeda N., et al., International Immunopharmacology, July 1, 2017 A protein which protects the fetus during pregnancy, HLA-G1, shows high potential for treating atopic...
Poor nutrition during pregnancy can cause early aging of baby’s heart
Credit: Dr. Peter Nathanielsz and Dr. Geoffrey Clarke New research has shown that the child of a slightly undernourished mother is more likely to suffer...
Why expensive wine appears to taste better
Credit: © Foto: Xenia Grote Previous work from INSEAD Associate Professor of Marketing Hilke Plassmann's research group did show that a higher price, for instance...
Gene-delivery system prevents vision loss from inherited eye disease
Credit: Zheng-Rong Lu Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed gene-carrying nanoparticles that home in on target cells and prevent vision loss in mice...
New research grant awarded to help cut heart disease in South Asia
A new international collaboration has received a £2 million award to fund research into combatting the rising numbers of deaths in rural South Asia caused...
PolyU develops the first food hygiene standard certification system for Hong Kong caterers
Credit: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong is renowned as the culinary capital of Asia, with local catering establishments of unique styles providing great...
Researchers map clonorchiasis risk across China
Credit: Sripa B., Kaewkes S., Sithithaworn P., Mairiang E., Laha T., et al. (2007). Clonorchiasis, a neglected tropical disease usually acquired by eating undercooked freshwater...
Study suggests handwashing compliance in child care facilities is…
Credit: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Arlington, VA, November 29, 2016 – Child care personnel properly clean their hands less than a...
Are elevated levels of mercury in the American dipper due to run-of-river dams?
Credit: Veronica Silverthorn A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry used American dippers to determine if run-of-river (RoR) dams altered food webs and mercury...
Grant among the first to address the mental health needs of Pacific Islanders
Credit: UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Pacific Islanders are persons who trace their roots to the native peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific...
