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Genomic Surveillance Finds Malaria-Causing Parasites Resistant to Treatments

Scientists have discovered new strains of malaria-causing parasites in Ethiopia that are both resistant to current treatments and evade detection by common diagnostic tests—a development that could increase malaria cases and deaths while making eradicating the disease even more difficult.

12 Sep 2023

High Levels of Exposure to the Virus Causing COVID-19 May Reduce Safety Given by Vaccination

High levels of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 may reduce or overcome the protection that vaccination and prior infection provides, according to a new study by researchers from Yale University, the University of Florida, and the Connecticut Department of Correction.

24 Aug 2023

Analyzing the First Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Many Older Adults

The first Americans over age 60 just started rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, now that brand-new vaccines have started to arrive at pharmacies and clinics.

23 Aug 2023

SARS-CoV-2 Infection is Significantly Linked With the Development of High Blood Pressure

An analysis of electronic medical records for more than 45,000 people found that COVID-19 infection was significantly associated with the development of high blood pressure, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

22 Aug 2023

Enhancing Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance with Big Data on Livestock Farms

According to a recent study, utilizing big data and machine learning to monitor antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in cattle production techniques could help guide interventions and provide defenses against bacteria that are developing antibiotic resistance.

21 Aug 2023

Supporting Informed Decisions on Malaria Biocontrol Interventions

Following World Mosquito Day, we spoke with Dr. Michael Santos from GeneConvene Global Collaborative about using genetically engineered mosquitoes to help tackle malaria and how the Collaborative supports informed decision-making regarding this potentially game-changing technique.

21 Aug 2023

Study Finds Diverse Set of Immune Cells Linked to Flu Protection

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists, in collaboration with the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) Limited, found that immune cells present in people months before influenza (flu) infection could more accurately predict if an individual would develop symptoms than current methods which primarily rely on antibody levels.

18 Aug 2023

Study Shows How Extreme Heat Waves Affect Host-Pathogen Relationship Between Bees and Pathogens

The historically high heat waves that gripped the southwest United States and southern Europe this summer are causing problems for more than just humans.

17 Aug 2023

Animal Protein More Metabolically Responsive Than Plant Protein in Young and Older Adults, Study Finds

Protein from two ounce-equivalents (oz-eq) of animal-based protein foods provides greater essential amino acids (EAA) bioavailability than an equal two oz-eq of plant-based protein foods, according to scientists at Purdue University.

16 Aug 2023

Elephants may Hold Secrets to Long Life

Indiana University researcher Daniella Chusyd is studying human aging in an unlikely way: through elephants.

7 Aug 2023

Nasal Swab Proves to Determine the Effectiveness of Antibiotics

According to a recent JAMA study by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, a nasal swab to screen for three types of bacteria can reveal whether or not antibiotics are likely to be beneficial in children with suspected sinusitis.

26 Jul 2023

Looking at Protein Function in Preventing Female Obesity

Obesity is on the rise in the US, which is linked to worse health outcomes and a lower quality of life. Over 30% of American individuals are currently considered fat. Obesity is a significant and expanding public health issue since it is a risk factor for several diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COVID-19.

26 Jul 2023

Self-Collected STI Tests Perform as Well as Provider-Collected Tests

Self-collected tests performed similarly to provider-collected tests for detecting common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to research presented today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. These findings could enable discreet new testing options that expand access to screening.

26 Jul 2023

Menstrual Cups Can Help Keep Girls Healthy, Study Finds

Many girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause them to skip school. So, ensuring they have access to menstrual products is critical.

26 Jul 2023

LION™-Formulated repRNA in Next-Gen repRNA Vaccine Platform Appears Promising

The creation of new vaccination technologies continues to be at the forefront of scientific inquiry as the globe fights numerous infectious illnesses. Recent research on illnesses like COVID-19 has shown promise for mRNA-based vaccines and their use of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for delivery.

25 Jul 2023

EMBL-EBI Launches Pathogens Portal to Enhance Global Pathogen Surveillance

EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) has launched the Pathogens Portal – an online platform that enables researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to access the most comprehensive collection of biomolecular data about pathogens.

7 Jul 2023

Researchers Develop New Way to Genetically Suppress 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.

6 Jul 2023

Understanding How Malaria Parasite Modulates Apicoplast Gene Expression

A recent study supported by Tokyo Tech’s World Research Hub Initiative discovered that gene expression within the apicoplast, an organelle in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is controlled by melatonin (the circadian signaling hormone) in host blood and intrinsic parasite cues via a factor called ApSigma.

5 Jul 2023

AstraZeneca Announces $400 Million Investment in Reforestation and Biodiversity in Support of Climate Action and Human Health

AstraZeneca has announced a $400 million investment in its global AZ Forest programme, raising its commitment to plant 200 million trees by 2030 and ensure their long-term survival.

28 Jun 2023

A New Class of Molecular Sensor Prevents Parasite Replication and Transmission

Malaria continues to be a serious public health issue, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, with almost 250 million cases per year and 621,000 fatalities.

19 Jun 2023

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Genomic Surveillance Finds Malaria-Causing Parasites Resistant to Treatments

High Levels of Exposure to the Virus Causing COVID-19 May Reduce Safety Given by Vaccination

Analyzing the First Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Many Older Adults

SARS-CoV-2 Infection is Significantly Linked With the Development of High Blood Pressure

Enhancing Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance with Big Data on Livestock Farms

Supporting Informed Decisions on Malaria Biocontrol Interventions

Study Finds Diverse Set of Immune Cells Linked to Flu Protection

Study Shows How Extreme Heat Waves Affect Host-Pathogen Relationship Between Bees and Pathogens

Animal Protein More Metabolically Responsive Than Plant Protein in Young and Older Adults, Study Finds

Elephants may Hold Secrets to Long Life

Nasal Swab Proves to Determine the Effectiveness of Antibiotics

Looking at Protein Function in Preventing Female Obesity

Self-Collected STI Tests Perform as Well as Provider-Collected Tests

Menstrual Cups Can Help Keep Girls Healthy, Study Finds

LION™-Formulated repRNA in Next-Gen repRNA Vaccine Platform Appears Promising

EMBL-EBI Launches Pathogens Portal to Enhance Global Pathogen Surveillance

Researchers Develop New Way to Genetically Suppress Malaria-Carrying Mosquitoes

Understanding How Malaria Parasite Modulates Apicoplast Gene Expression

AstraZeneca Announces $400 Million Investment in Reforestation and Biodiversity in Support of Climate Action and Human Health

A New Class of Molecular Sensor Prevents Parasite Replication and Transmission

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