Protein fragments found in semen, and previously only known for their ability to enhance HIV infection,…
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Ancient retrovirus embedded in the human genome helps fight HIV-1 infection
A human endogenous retrovirus family, HERV-K, interferes with the replication and infectivity of HIV-1, new research…
Chemists turn metal catalysis on its head for a sustainable future
A research team used high-valent transition metal catalysts for an unconventional hydrogenation of carboxylic acid groups,…
High prevalence of diabetes, prediabetes in China
A large, nationally representative survey in 2013 of adults in China finds that the estimated overall…
Concussion protocols often not followed during FIFA World Cup
In the 2014 soccer World Cup, concussion assessment protocols were not followed in more than 60…
Acupuncture may not be effective in treating infertility
Acupuncture, alone or with the medication clomiphene, does not appear to be effective in treating infertility…
Slow motion makes soccer referees more likely to give a red card
Video assistant refereeing in soccer has to be used with caution. Researchers have shown that refs…
Researchers discover novel colistin resistance gene mcr-3 in Escherichia coli
A new mobile colistin resistance gene, mcr-3, has been discovered in E. coli of pig origin.…
Transcranial stimulation and/or physical therapy improves walking speed in Parkinson’s disease
Noninvasive brain stimulation and physical therapy -- alone or in combination -- improve some measures of…
Astronomers detect orbital motion in pair of supermassive black holes
Images made with the continent-wide Very Long Baseline Array detect the orbital motion of two supermassive…