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Researchers predict real-world SARS-CoV-2 evolution by monitoring mutations of viral isolates

Researchers predict real-world SARS-CoV-2 evolution by monitoring mutations of viral isolates

by Kyoto UniversityCredit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109597Junior Associate Professor Kazuo Takayama (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and a collaborative

Researchers predict real-world SARS-CoV-2 evolution by monitoring mutations of viral isolates

by Kyoto UniversityCredit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109597Junior Associate Professor Kazuo Takayama (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and a collaborative
Multiple organ attack and immune dysregulation: Study reveals how the chikungunya virus leads to death

Multiple organ attack and immune dysregulation: Study reveals how the chikungunya virus leads to death

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPCredit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.02.011The chikungunya virus, transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes and res

Multiple organ attack and immune dysregulation: Study reveals how the chikungunya virus leads to death

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPCredit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.02.011The chikungunya virus, transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes and res
Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems

Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: American Gastroenterological AssociationThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians

Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: American Gastroenterological AssociationThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians
First-in-human vaccine trial for deadly Nipah virus launched

First-in-human vaccine trial for deadly Nipah virus launched

JANUARY 11, 2024byUniversity of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe University of Oxford has launched a new clinical trial to test a vaccine to protect people against deadly Nipah virus.This is t

First-in-human vaccine trial for deadly Nipah virus launched

JANUARY 11, 2024byUniversity of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe University of Oxford has launched a new clinical trial to test a vaccine to protect people against deadly Nipah virus.This is t
Does the COVID-19 cytokine storm exist?

Does the COVID-19 cytokine storm exist?

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory proteins, also known as cytokines, play a crucial role in the immune response. If this immune response is too strong, a phenomenon known

Does the COVID-19 cytokine storm exist?

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory proteins, also known as cytokines, play a crucial role in the immune response. If this immune response is too strong, a phenomenon known
SARS-CoV-2 variants, including mutated variants resembling omicron, are evolving new ways to evade antibodies, vaccines

SARS-CoV-2 variants, including mutated variants resembling omicron, are evolving new ways to evade antibodies, vaccines

by Jake Miller,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an effort to predict future evolutionary maneuvers of SARS-CoV-2, a research team led by investigators at Harvard Medical

SARS-CoV-2 variants, including mutated variants resembling omicron, are evolving new ways to evade antibodies, vaccines

by Jake Miller,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an effort to predict future evolutionary maneuvers of SARS-CoV-2, a research team led by investigators at Harvard Medical
Why you shouldn't be afraid to start running after middle age

Why you shouldn't be afraid to start running after middle age

by Alister Hart, The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs someone who started marathon running in midlife, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the chall

Why you shouldn't be afraid to start running after middle age

by Alister Hart, The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs someone who started marathon running in midlife, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the chall
Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

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

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
Pain identified as dominant symptom in long COVID

Pain identified as dominant symptom in long COVID

byUniversity College LondonFifteen most prevalent long COVID symptoms. Credit:JRSM Open(2024). DOI: 10.1177/20542704241274292Pain may be the most prevalent and severe symptom reporte

Pain identified as dominant symptom in long COVID

byUniversity College LondonFifteen most prevalent long COVID symptoms. Credit:JRSM Open(2024). DOI: 10.1177/20542704241274292Pain may be the most prevalent and severe symptom reporte
Harnessing human evolution to advance precision medicine

Harnessing human evolution to advance precision medicine

byUniversity of California - San DiegoPeople who visit the Andes Mountain Range in South America can feel the physical effects of lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes. However, some people wh

Harnessing human evolution to advance precision medicine

byUniversity of California - San DiegoPeople who visit the Andes Mountain Range in South America can feel the physical effects of lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes. However, some people wh