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