Beethoven's Mysterious Death: DNA Analysis of the Iconic Musician's Hair Reveals Hints About His Passing

Medicine & Technology Mar 22, 2023

Though Beethoven was previously thought to have died due to lead poisoning, a new DNA analysis reveals that his death may have been related to his hepatitis B infection and genetic risk for liver disease. Read to learn more.

Chronic Hepatitis B Infections in Europe on the Rise Since 2008

Jul 01, 2019

In 2017, the considerable high rate of 26,907 reported hepatitis B infections particularly chronic cases, in combination with the diversity in stated transmission routes across Europe suggested that countries need to maintain and strengthen local hepatitis prevention and control programs

‘Green Revolution’ in RNAi Tools and Therapeutics

Jun 11, 2019

This work does not only offer an affordable treatment strategy for chronic hepatitis B patients in developing countries but also reduces the required dose of RNAi drugs to minimize the potential side effects of RNAi therapy and allow the administration for a relatively long period or in conjunction with other antiviral drugs

Scientists Develop Oral Vaccine for Hepatitis B

May 05, 2019

Study shows a team of scientists collaborate to produce a needleless vaccine against Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B, C Will Be Gone By 2030 In The U.S.

Mar 30, 2017

Hepatitis B and C can be completely gone and lost in 2030 in the U.S. if the federal government wants it.

Gay and Bisexual Men in the U.S.May Be Allowed to Donate Blood

Nov 15, 2014

Panel considers lifting FDA ban on blood donations by gay men.