All One Health Content – Page 5
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NewsTracking ticks in Georgia to help monitor emerging diseases
Researchers combined field data with spatial-analysis techniques to map the distribution of the lone star tick across the state, helping to keep track of vector-born disease risk.
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NewsSpecific nasal cells protect against COVID-19 in children
Important differences in how the nasal cells of young and elderly people respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, could explain why children typically experience milder COVID-19 symptoms, a new study finds.
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NewsStudy reveals new approach for combatting “resting” bacteria
Blocking long phosphate molecules could eventually help treat chronic infections in which slow-growing bacteria evade typical antibiotics.
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NewsInnovative antiviral defense with new CRISPR tool
Scientists outline how they have overcome a significant obstacle that has hampered the effectiveness of Cas13d: its restriction to the nucleus of mammalian cells.
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NewsBiofilms play key role in reducing sensitivity to ionic silver in wound pathogens.
Bacterial pathogens in wounds that have been treated with ionic silver can adapt and become less sensitive - thanks to biofilm formation.
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NewsStudying alcohol production in the intestines of overweight patients
Researchers undertaking a major study into the underlying causes of excessive alcohol production in the gut hope to find a way to prevent excess alcohol produced in the intestines, and thus the related diseases.
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News Tuberculosis can have a lasting impact on the lung health of individuals who have been successfully treated for the disease
New research has found compelling evidence that tuberculosis (TB) can have a lasting impact on the lungs of individuals who have been successfully treated for the disease.
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NewsStudy suggests antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ are being passed from cats and dogs to their owners
Pet dogs and cats in Portugal and the UK were carrying the same antibiotic-resistant bacteria as their owners, highlighting the importance of including pet-owning households in surveillance programmes for antibiotic resistance.
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NewsResearchers find no link between COVID-19 virus and development of asthma in children
Researchers have found that a SARS-COV-2 infection likely does not increase the risk of asthma development in pediatric patients.
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NewsNew book helps citizen scientists navigate complexities of infectious disease outbreaks
A new book helps translate the complex interconnectedness of outbreak responses used by professionals across different fields, presenting accessible information that ensures a shared understanding of the essential activities to control an outbreak.
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NewsMechanism of action of the hepatitis B and D virus cell entry inhibitor bulevirtide deciphered
An international research team has succeeded in deciphering the molecular structure of bulevirtide in complex with the HBV/HDV receptor NTCP at the molecular level.
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NewsA novel SIRSVIDE framework with application to SARS-CoV-2 dynamics
Researchers have developed a novel computational model that not only incorporates basic principles of epidemiology but also integrates key features of viral mutation and evolution.
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NewsTransmission risk of multidrug-resistant bacteria appears highest in hospital sinks
An outbreak in a pediatric hospital ward in Tokyo underscores the challenge of eliminating these bacteria from a healthcare facility.
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NewsChatGPT could help reduce vaccine hesitancy and provide helpful advice on STIs
A pilot study shows the potential for using AI chatbots to assist public health campaigns in reducing vaccine hesitancy as well as providing helpful advice on STIs and access to care.
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NewsAI powered ‘digital twin’ models the infant microbiome
A new generative AI tool creates a virtual model of the infant microbiome and predicts neurodevelopmental deficits.
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NewsSurvivors of severe COVID face persistent health problems
Researchers who examined COVID-19 patients who survived some of the longest and most harrowing battles with the virus and found that about two-thirds still had physical, psychiatric, and cognitive problems for up to a year later.
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NewsScientists ID pro-aging ‘sugar signature’ in the blood of people living with HIV
Scientists have identified sugar abnormalities in the blood that may promote biological aging and inflammation in people living with HIV (PLWH).
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NewsCan probiotics plus vitamin D supplements benefit people with schizophrenia?
New research indicates that taking probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with schizophrenia.
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NewsResearch ties gut microbial TMAO pathway to chronic kidney disease
A large-scale joint study shows a striking link between high blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) and chronic kidney disease risk over time.
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NewsResearchers unmask bacteria living in cancer metastases
Researchers have compiled a detailed catalogue of bacteria living in cancer metastases, shedding light on the diversity of these co-inhabitants and how they might interact with cancer cells and their surroundings.
