Gut microbes alter characteristics of norovirus infection
Findings, in mice, could guide research into future therapiesCredit: CDC/ Charles D. Humphrey The highly contagious norovirus causes diarrhea and ...
Tag: Infectious/Emerging Diseases
Scientists develop electrochemical platform for cell-free synthetic biology
The direct gene circuit to electrode interface unites biology's ability to sense with the memory and decision-making capabilities of electronic ...
Potent antimicrobial found that shows promise in fighting staph infections
Staph infections are the leading cause of antimicrobial resistance, particularly the Methicillin-resistant (MRSA)Credit: McMaster University Hamilton, ON (Nov. 25, 2019) ...
Structurally designed DNA star creates ultra-sensitive test for dengue virus
New approach could be used to detect and kill viruses in the bloodstreamCredit: Image courtesy of Xing Wang TROY, N.Y. ...
The ‘Signal Cell’ relaying microbiota signals discovered
Credit: POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (POSTECH) Microorganisms are considered as dirty organism that threaten our health, decay food ...
Dangerous bacteria communicate to avoid antibiotics
Credit: University of Copenhagen A bacterial infection is not just an unpleasant experience - it can also be a major ...
Wound healing in mucous tissues could ward off AIDS
Wound-repair capabilities preserve tissue integrity during early infection and might prevent inflammation that underlies immune exhaustionCredit: Michael Gale, Fredrik Barrenas, ...
Scientists discover the origin of a microbial infection with lethal effects
Universitat Rovira I Virgili researchers are taking part in this research work that is paving the way to finding effective ...
Eastern equine encephalitis virus poses emergent threat, say NIAID officials
Credit: CDC/Fred Murphy/Sylvia Whitfield WHAT: Although eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne illness, has existed for centuries, 2019 has been ...
Study shows that African eye worm threatens elimination of river blindness
Efforts to eliminate river blindness, a debilitating disease affecting millions in Africa, will be hampered by another parasitic infection known ...
Successful study of Swedish vaccine candidate against diarrhea
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg University of Gothenburg reports first successful results of the oral, inactivated vaccine candidate ETVAX against ...
Mapping the pathway to gut health in HIV and SIV infections
UC Davis team identifies mechanism for rapid repair of leaky gutCredit: UC Davis Health A UC Davis study found that ...
Malaria discovery could lead to better HIV and lupus treatments
Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute A discovery about how the immune system responds to malaria infection could lead to ...
Researchers develop a database to aid in identifying key genes for bacterial infections
BacFITBase helps identify therapeutic targets for the production of new antibioticsCredit: UAB Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms capable ...
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