All USA & Canada articles – Page 157
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NewsNatural compound found in plants inhibits deadly fungi
A new study finds that a natural compound found in many plants inhibits the growth of drug-resistant Candida fungi — including its most virulent species, Candida auris, an emerging global health threat.
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NewsMysterious family of microbial proteins hijack crops’ cellular plumbing
Duke researchers may have come up with a way to disarm them, preventing $220 billion in annual crop damage.
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News’Dormant’ HIV produces RNA and proteins during anti-retroviral therapy
Two independent groups of researchers report that a subset of ‘dormant’ HIV-infected cells spontaneously produce HIV RNA and proteins that may impact patients’ HIV-specific immune responses.
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NewsProgramme helps fund 16 Global South healthcare hubs to combat infectious diseases
A York University-led programme is helping bolster healthcare in the Global South by providing more than $5.8 million in funding for 16 projects in as many countries.
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NewsLeading scientists issue ‘gain of function’ recommendations
A workshop of leading scientists has reviewed the benefits and risks of ’gain of function’ research, and proposed a foundation to guide discussions and improve oversight moving forward.
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NewsSurveillance system detected infection linked to eye drops months before outbreak declared
An infectious diseases surveillance system successfully flagged cases of a drug-resistant infection spread by eye drops months before national public health officials announced an outbreak.
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NewsTwo autopsies reveal secrets of HIV reservoirs
A research team shows for the first time that HIV reservoirs are concentrated in the spleen and lymph nodes, and that they can travel throughout the body.
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NewsSelf-decontaminating fabric burns out viruses but is safe for skin
A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could transform the way we make and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
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NewsMalaria parasites resistant to treatment and detection emerge in Ethiopia
Genomic surveillance by scientists has revealed mutations in malaria-causing parasites that will complicate efforts to eradicate the disease in Africa.
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NewsNew strains of influenza A virus in pigs potentially pose pandemic risk
A new study addresses gaps in understanding of swine influenza A virus evolution and highlights need for early warning of disease emergence.
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NewsNew at-home test for gingivitis protects oral health
Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
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NewsGenetic tools probe minuscule bacteria that live on surface of larger bacteria
Scientists have elucidated genes needed for the unusual lifestyle of miniscule bacteria that live on the surface of larger bacteria.
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NewsHypervirulent bacteria emerging in healthy people
New ’hypervirulent’ strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae have emerged in healthy people in community settings, prompting researchers to investigate how the human immune system defends against infection.
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News3D-printed ‘living material’ waffles could clean up contaminated water
Researchers have developed a new type of material, combining a seaweed-based polymer with engineered bacteria, that could offer a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to clean pollutants from water.
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NewsChagas research unravels mystery of how the tropical disease progresses
Researchers have established a link between disease progression in Chagas disease and parasite strain diversity.
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NewsPost-Idalia floodwaters may harbour flesh-eating bacteria
Following the devastation of Hurricane Idalia, health authorities are urgently cautioning beachgoers to remain vigilant as floodwaters may harbour Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and deadly flesh-eating bacterium.
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NewsIntestinal bacteria release molecular ‘brake’ on weight gain
Bacteria that live in the intestines inhibit a molecule that limits the amount of fat absorbed, increasing weight gain in mice fed a high-sugar, high-fat diet, researchers report.
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NewsMould and algae blooms cited by patients as triggers for chemical intolerance
Toxic mould spawned by the moisture left behind by flood waters from Hurricane Idalia could lead to severe health problems for people who suffer from chemical intolerance, scientists have warned.
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NewsCovid pandemic may have changed gut bacteria of infants
Infants who spent most of their first year in the pandemic have fewer types of bacteria in their gut than infants born earlier, according to a team of developmental psychology researchers.
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NewsStudy reveals how leishmaniasis vaccines work at molecular level
Researchers have determined how these vaccine candidates for leishmaniasis prompt molecular-level changes in host cells that have specific roles in helping generate the immune response.