Archive: 05/10/2014
Man dies from Ebola-like Marburg virus in Uganda
A hospital technician has died of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in Kampala, the Ugandan government announced on Sunday.
Oct 5, 2014
Officials look for possible Ebola patient contact
Authorities in Dallas are searching for a homeless person who might have had contact with the lone Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States, officials said Sunday.
Oct 5, 2014
Discovery of a novel heart and gut disease: The genetic mutation involved would date back to 12th century Vikings
The disease, which has been named 'chronic atrial intestinal dysrhythmia syndrome', is a serious condition caused by a rare genetic mutation. This finding demonstrates that heart and guts rhythmic contractions are closely ...
Oct 5, 2014
Scientists discover pain receptor on T-cells
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that T-cells – a type of white blood cell that learns to recognize and attack microbial pathogens – are activated by a pain receptor.
Oct 5, 2014