WHO Warning: Ongoing Bird Flu Outbreaks in Animals Pose Risk to Humans
Situation analysis and advice to countries from FAO, WHO, WOAH. The current outbreaks of avian influenza (also called “bird flu”) have caused devastation in animal…
Situation analysis and advice to countries from FAO, WHO, WOAH. The current outbreaks of avian influenza (also called “bird flu”) have caused devastation in animal…
The allure of the open sea, captivating itineraries, and the luxurious promise of a carefree escape have long made cruising a popular choice for vacationers….
Human skin cells reprogrammed into placental stem cells shows how COVID infects placenta — and how it can be stopped. In a landmark study published…
Scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have uncovered further evidence regarding the Epstein-Barr virus’s role in initiating or escalating multiple sclerosis. The study, published…
USDA’s APHIS research indicates that SARS-CoV-2 has spread widely among U.S. white-tailed deer, possibly transmitted from humans, where it mutated and could have transmitted back…
Proof-of-concept device could also monitor for flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses. Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are…
Occludin Protein Plays Key Role in Spread of Coronavirus Throughout Body’s Cells University of Missouri scientists have discovered that the occludin protein in human cells…
Researchers surprised to find fragments of RNA viruses in coral partners’ genomes. Scientists have discovered ancient RNA virus remnants in the DNA of organisms living…
Healthcare professionals often substitute alcohol-based hand sanitizers and harsh soaps for skin-friendly cleansers in order to treat or prevent irritant contact dermatitis. Gentle cleansers are…
Study identifies promising new target for treating underlying cause of the fatal disease. More than 5,000 people are diagnosed annually with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis),…
A new study reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects cells by binding a single virus to a single ACE2 receptor, contrary to previous theories. This…
Multinational study identifies immune resilience as a factor that influences life span, HIV/AIDS, flu, sepsis mortality, recurrent skin cancer, and COVID-19 mortality. Researchers from The…
Researchers have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms. Scientists at The University…
By comparing the structures of protein complexes from different lineages of the dangerous Lassa virus, a Scripps Research team identified new antibodies and vaccine targets….
The method could enable a rapid test to determine whether individuals are producing antibodies that help protect against COVID-19. MIT scientists have developed a novel…
Scientists have developed a cell culture technology that creates “cloned” miniature human lungs on microchips from stem cells, offering a new method for studying lung…
Researchers at the University of Florida are using AI to develop an improved at-home test for diseases like hepatitis C and COVID-19. They have combined…
The Arcturus variant of COVID-19, a subvariant of Omicron, has been identified in 34 countries, with India hardest hit. The variant’s heightened transmissibility is likely…