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Researchers identify an enzyme that plays a critical role in the late stages of HIV replication

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, in collaboration with researchers at the National Institutes of Health, report that two new studies in mice with a humanized immune system and human cell lines have identified an enzyme that plays a critical role in the late stages of HIV replication.

6 Jul 2023

Scientists develop cross-species coronavirus test

In an advance that will help scientists track coronavirus variants in wild and domesticated animals, researchers report they can now detect exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in any animal species.

6 Jul 2023

Street theater helps educate Malawians about African sleeping sickness

"Parasite Street Science" is a recent public engagement project by Dr Nicola Veitch and a team of scientists of the University of Glasgow that uses exciting street theatre performances to educate and entertain audiences in the UK and Malawi on the subject of African Sleeping Sickness.

6 Jul 2023

Wastewater monitoring can be an effective tool for global disease surveillance

Wastewater monitoring could act as an early warning system to help countries better prepare for future pandemics, according to a new study.

6 Jul 2023

Better pandemic preparedness linked to lower COVID-19 mortality rates, study shows

The vast majority of countries that entered the COVID-19 pandemic with strong capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to disease threats achieved lower pandemic mortality rates than less prepared nations, according to a major new study published today in BMJ Global Health.

6 Jul 2023

How does physical activity impact fertility?

Researchers reviewed existing literature to understand the effect of exercise on fertility.

6 Jul 2023

Does a healthy diet protect against dementia and slow the pace of biological aging?

Study tested whether healthy diets slowed biological aging and, thus, dementia.

6 Jul 2023

Unlocking the immune puzzle: study evaluates the immune impact of second booster COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers assessed acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta variant of concern (VOC).

6 Jul 2023

Is there an association between diabetes and breast cancer risk?

The relationship between diabetes and the risk of breast cancer.

6 Jul 2023

The role of pulmonary dysfunction and COVID-19 severity in the development of Long COVID

Study identified a genome-wide significant association (GWAS) for long coronavirus disease.

6 Jul 2023

COVID-19 strikes harder on low-income communities in LA; Vaccination proves key to reducing disparity

COVID-19 incidence rates were higher in lower-income communities compared to higher-income communities before vaccines became available in Los Angeles. However, after vaccination, the disparity in COVID-19 incidence diminished, with the lowest-income communities experiencing the highest impact of vaccination.

5 Jul 2023

Dengue outbreak overlapped COVID-19 crisis in Key Largo, Florida in 2020: Call for enhanced disease testing protocols

Detection and response to a dengue outbreak in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing febrile illnesses and the need for surveillance. This study examines the impact and management of dengue cases in the context of the ongoing pandemic.

5 Jul 2023

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective in children five and under

mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna) shows strong effectiveness in reducing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19-related hospitalization in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Further research is needed to explore long-term effectiveness and the potential need for booster doses.

5 Jul 2023

New CRISPR-based system could eliminate malaria-carrying mosquitoes

Malaria remains one of the world's deadliest diseases. Each year malaria infections result in hundreds of thousands of deaths, with the majority of fatalities occurring in children under five.

5 Jul 2023

Timing, type, and frequency of exercise are crucial components for optimal glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Exercise plays a crucial role in managing type 2 diabetes, offering potential benefits such as improved glycemic control. This study explores exercise recommendations and their impact on dietary, medication, and behavioral factors for optimal diabetes care.

5 Jul 2023

Study sheds light on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on minority groups

A new study conducted by researchers at Bar-Ilan University in Israel has shed light on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life among different ethnic groups in the country. The study, part of a larger cohort project, highlights a significant discrepancy between Arabs and Druze, and Jews, with the two former groups experiencing a more pronounced decline in quality of life one year after infection.

5 Jul 2023

Disease/Infection News

Researchers identify an enzyme that plays a critical role in the late stages of HIV replication

Scientists develop cross-species coronavirus test

Street theater helps educate Malawians about African sleeping sickness

Wastewater monitoring can be an effective tool for global disease surveillance

Better pandemic preparedness linked to lower COVID-19 mortality rates, study shows

How does physical activity impact fertility?

Does a healthy diet protect against dementia and slow the pace of biological aging?

Unlocking the immune puzzle: study evaluates the immune impact of second booster COVID-19 vaccine

Is there an association between diabetes and breast cancer risk?

The role of pulmonary dysfunction and COVID-19 severity in the development of Long COVID

COVID-19 strikes harder on low-income communities in LA; Vaccination proves key to reducing disparity

Dengue outbreak overlapped COVID-19 crisis in Key Largo, Florida in 2020: Call for enhanced disease testing protocols

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective in children five and under

New CRISPR-based system could eliminate malaria-carrying mosquitoes

Timing, type, and frequency of exercise are crucial components for optimal glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Study sheds light on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on minority groups

New blood test could diagnose bile acid diarrhea

Hospitalized Kenyan patients more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Danish researchers solve puzzle of how hepatitis C virus evades immune system

Clinical trial of three-month TB treatment regimen closed due to high rate of unfavorable outcomes

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Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

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