How bacteria exploit a chink in the body’s armor

Scientists have discovered how a unique bacterial enzyme can blunt the body's key weapons in its…

New genital herpes vaccine candidate provides powerful protection in preclinical tests

Approximately 500 million people around the world are infected with the genital herpes virus known as…

Type 1 diabetes linked to gut inflammation, bacteria changes

People with Type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract and gut bacteria, a pattern…

Breast cancer prognosis of African-American patients may improve with administration of chemotherapy before surgery, study finds

Administering chemotherapy to African-American breast cancer patients prior to surgery could improve their prognosis and survival…

Neutrons and a ‘bit of gold’ uncover new type of quantum phase transition

The discovery of a new type of quantum phase transition has been announced by researchers. This…

Viruses overheard talking to one another

For the first time, viruses have been found to communicate with one another, leaving short “posts”…

Obesity is barely covered in medical students’ licensing exam

Obesity is one of the most significant threats to health in the U.S. and is responsible…

Scientists initiate first ethical guidelines for organs cultivated in vitro

Scientists have created an ethical guideline for research into human organ models.

Surgical site infections are the most common and costly of hospital infections

Researchers updated guidelines for the prevention, detection and management of surgical site infections, which affect as…

Study uses social media, internet to forecast disease outbreaks

When epidemiological data are scarce, social media and Internet reports can be reliable tools for forecasting…