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New blood test cuts infection diagnosis time from months to hours
Researchers have designed a platform to perform blood-based diagnoses of nontuberculosis mycobacteria, simplifying and shortening a long-complicated procedure from 6 months to 2 hours.
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Protein may be the ‘glue’ that helps COVID virus stick
A study found that perlecan LG3 – a protein most commonly found in blood vessels and the brain – readily formed a stable bond with the COVID spike protein and perhaps enhanced the virus’ ability to bind with cells.
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Researchers invent single, rapid test for both HIV and TB
Scientists have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount of blood.
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Prior exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage
A new study uncovers how pre-existing immunity to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) may significantly reduce the risk of birth defects and miscarriage during pregnancy, offering hope for a future vaccine.
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Chagas research unravels mystery of how the tropical disease progresses
Researchers have established a link between disease progression in Chagas disease and parasite strain diversity.