New Method Can Stop Malaria Spread - WonderHowTo
Jul 18, 2017 · Researchers are targeting a key protein involved in this process, in an attempt to stop the parasite. They found that interfering with this protein slows the escape of the parasite from red blood cells, reducing the rate of infection and making it easier for the body to shut it down. The research findings were published July 6 in PLOS Pathogens ...
Baby with Severe Zika-Related Birth Defects Born in San Diego …
Mar 29, 2017 · A baby with severe Zika-related birth defects was born in San Diego County this week, prompting officials to urge pregnant women to avoid disease hotspots.
Why You Should Care About the Nevada Woman Killed by the …
Jan 26, 2017 · Humanity is standing on an infection precipice. As antibacterial resistant grows, we're running out of options, and a recent scary case of total antibiotic resistance is a frighting view of our potential future. In the end, it was septic shock that took the life of a 70-year old woman with an incurable infection. One of few such cases in the US, her death could …
Common Soil Microbe Produces New Antibiotic Effective
Jun 19, 2017 · Significant strides have been in the race to find antibiotics to treat superbug infections — those caused by bacteria resistant to the antibiotics used to treat them. Now, an international team of scientists has discovered a new antibiotic produced by …
Latent HIV Can Hide, but Can't Escape Detection with New Test
Jun 21, 2017 · The new test, the TZA test, detects a gene turned on by replicating HIV. This assay uses TZM-bl cells — laboratory test cells — that have the same HIV receptor on them as on CD4 cells, and also have an integrated copy of the ß-galactosidase gene. When the researcher mixes blood containing HIV with the TZM-bl cells, any replication ...
Happy News: Common Drugs May Save You from MRSA
Jul 22, 2017 · Staphylococcus aureus is a widespread bacteria — about a third of us have it on our body right now — usually in our nose or on our skin. And it probably isn't causing an infection. But, about 1% of people who have Staphylococcus aureus present have a type that is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin.
Scientists Surprised to Find New Defensive Role for Old Protein
May 19, 2017 · Wound infections don't usually enter the blood and become systemic, spreading the infection throughout our bodies, and there's a good reason for that: Our bodies actively work to prevent it, according to research that discovered a new use …
Rising Tide of Dust in the US Could Mean Public Health Menace
Aug 24, 2017 · Blowing dust and fungal spores are creating a public health problem that could be just a slice of what's to come with climate change. Spurring regional expansion of ticks, and mosquitoes, warming temperatures are also rising ocean temperatures that stir up atmospheric turbulence. Put together drought, dust, and a fungus named Coccidioides, and there could be …
Even Without Symptoms, Men Could Suffer Lasting Fertility …
Dec 22, 2016 · Findings from a mouse study suggest that the Zika virus infection may have serious reproductive consequences for men. Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that often produces no symptoms in men or women. Those who do have symptoms usually experience a minor rash, low-grade fever, pains, and red eyes. Running its course in a week or so, many people never …
Phase 2 Zika Vaccine Trial Begins in US, Along with Central
Apr 1, 2017 · Phase 2 of a Zika vaccine trial began in the United States this week, along with Central and South America. The vaccine was developed by expert scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is part of the National Institutes of Health, the country's primary medical research agency.