Smart Bacteria Reconstruct Their Gene Model And Infected Our Intestine

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.24.2017 00:32 AM

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem find about the process of bacterial Infection in our intestinal tract caused by E. coli bacteria.

Brain, Spine Implants Give Clearer Communication To Human As It Let Paralyzed Monkey Walk Again

02.23.2017 01:05 AM

David Borton was surprised to see the success of the brain and spine implant to animals. That's why with full effort, they manage to use the idea with human subjects.

Is Cushing Syndrome Risky? Get To Know How Hair Analysis Helps Easily Detect The Condition

02.14.2017 01:22 AM

Scientists have discovered the relationship between human hair and Cushing Syndrome. Get to know how this Cushing Syndrome became detected in human hair, thus avoiding long-time diagnosis from standard techniques.

Polio Vaccine Update: The More Stable & Safer Approach In Vaccine Manufacture

02.03.2017 19:05 PM

A new approach in manufacturing Polio Vaccine was discovered eliminating the risk for the recurrence of the infectious disease and replacing the unstable and crucial current manufacture of vaccine.

Shigella Bacteria Breakout in Bay Area

11.01.2015 23:00 PM

There was a report of the outbreak of Shigella bacteria in 6 bay area counties that alarmed people. There has been a report of an outbreak of Shigella bacteria in six bay area counties, which includes Santa Clara, Merced, Santa Cruz, Alameda, San Mateo and Marin.

Fighting Fire With Fire—Viruses to Combat Disease

05.28.2015 00:40 AM

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have unraveled the mystery of a strange virus in the hopes of creating more effective tools in the war against human disease. The secret weapon this virus may offer? "Armor" for disease-fighting DNA courtesy of the SIRV2 virus, who calls acid at almost boiling temperatures home.

Skin Cancer Treated with...Herpes

05.27.2015 13:01 PM

In a new trial that could pave the way for future cancer treatments, patients with aggressive skin cancer were successfully treated with "virotherapy." This type of therapy uses a modified herpes virus to attack melanoma cells and even has shown the potential to overcome the cancer even when the disease has spread throughout the body.

Disease Now Poses Greatest Threat to Earthquake Victims in Nepal

05.04.2015 13:38 PM

The loss of life to the earthquake stricken areas of Nepal has been catastrophic, but now survivors are facing a new threat that could pose an even greater risk that the quake and its aftershocks - disease.

Iowa Declares State of Emergency Over Bird Flu

05.01.2015 23:30 PM

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad declared a state of emergency on Friday to help battle the toll that the recent bird flu epidemic is taking on the state's poultry industry.

The Quandaries of a Modern Ecologist—How Ecological ‘Flash Mobs’ Are More Like Magnets Than You Might Think

04.08.2015 17:10 PM

When it comes to ecological modeling, often the devil is in the details. But with so many complex theories at play, and so many realistic, natural variants it becomes an almost impossible task to decipher exactly it is that the researchers are trying to show us. This time the researchers made it easy for us.

Stem Cell Therapy: Breakthrough in Stem Cell Treatment of the Liver

03.30.2015 16:05 PM

Breakthrough in Stem Cell Treatment of the Liver Liver disease is extremely difficult to treat. It can result from both genetic and environmental factors, including a poor diet or excess alcohol use.

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria—Could Swimming This Spring Break Land You In the Hospital?

03.30.2015 15:47 PM

Using coastal waters can often be quite a finicky endeavor. Working your plans around algal blooms, red tides and even the occasional sewage mishap, can often be a pretty unpleasant mess. But it turns out that swimmers and surfers may have more to fear than getting a little dirty at the beach. Aside from Giardia, a parasite that is often passed in coastal waters, it turns out that recreational swimmers at local beaches may also be at a significantly higher risk of transmitting deadly antibiotic resistant bacteria—landing them in the hospital or worse.

Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs Earlier in the week we covered a breakthrough in scientists' ability to create transgenic mice for medical and other biological research.

Bacteria Provides Breakthroughs in Genome Modification Field

03.26.2015 12:04 PM

Two New Breakthroughs In the Field of Genome Modification Genetic engineering is not only a hot button issue in the media, but also a crucial tool in biological research.

Leprosy Rears its Ancient Head with New Cases in Florida

03.02.2015 16:25 PM

Health authorities in Florida have reported that three new cases of leprosy have been discovered in Volusia County over the past five months. Physicians believe that two of the patients may have been infected by the disease from the local nine-banded armadillo, which were reported to be the main carriers of the bacteria in the United States.

Researchers Reveal That Killer ‘Bourbon Virus’ is Of the Rare Thogotovirus Genus

02.22.2015 17:19 PM

Forget Ebola, Americans may have an even more viral threat, mutating close to home. Months ago we reported on the death of a Kansas man who had been bitten by ticks and died from complications with what appeared to be a virus—what researchers called the “Bourbon Virus”. Now, health officials say that the virus is not anything like which they have ever seen, and as a member of an entirely novel genus of viruses, it may pose significant health risks throughout the United States.

When It Comes to Pandemics and Outbreaks, Could Climate Change Be to Blame?

02.19.2015 20:42 PM

While many factors play into the development of a viral or bacterial outbreak, including herd immunity and preexisting healthcare practices, current outbreaks of the Ebola virus and the measles have many wondering exactly what’s causing the reemergence of such lethal diseases. Well, the obvious answers of vaccinations and poor sanitation conditions are readily available, but many may not consider an even more significant culprit—climate change.

When It Comes to Pandemics and Outbreaks, Could Climate Change Be to Blame?

02.18.2015 14:06 PM

While many factors play into the development of a viral or bacterial outbreak, including herd immunity and preexisting healthcare practices, current outbreaks of the Ebola virus and the measles have many wondering exactly what’s causing the reemergence of such lethal diseases. Well, the obvious answers of vaccinations and poor sanitation conditions are readily available, but many may not consider an even more significant culprit—climate change.

Could New HIV Strain Cross the Atlantic? Fears of the Spread of Aggressive HIV from Cuba

02.15.2015 16:49 PM

Though advances in HIV research and treatment have come to find ways of mitigating the virus, the disease continues to affects millions worldwide. And when the virus moves quickly, so does fear. In light of the discovery of a new strain of HIV, many are left wondering—could you too be at risk for contracting the disease?

Sitting Kills, Even if You Exercise

01.21.2015 23:55 PM

One of the best things you do after a hard day's work or after exercising may actually be killing you. A new study running in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that sitting for extended periods of time increases your chances of a premature death, even with exercise.

2014 Was a Busy Year for Disease Control

01.01.2015 17:36 PM

2014 proved to be a busy year for disease control experts around the world, as many viruses began to rear their heads like never before. Ebola, measles, mumps, and whooping cough, among others, have seen record outbreaks as health officials work to stay ahead of the potentially deadly diseases.