Are petting zoos safe?
A 3-year-old girl has died from a rare illness after visiting a petting zoo in Victoria. She developed brain damage and kidney failure after spending weeks in intensive care.
Sep 3, 2026
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Enzymes and Coenzymes: News and Research on Glycoside Hydrolases
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'Bugs delivering drugs': A new approach to colorectal cancer treatment using common food-borne bacteria
Baylor University researchers have developed a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modified bacteria as a courier to deliver potent cancer-killing proteins into tumor cells. Michael S. VanNieuwenhze, Ph.D., FRSC, ...
Mar 15, 2026
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Targeting two flu proteins sharply reduces airborne spread, study finds
A long-running debate in vaccine design revolves around whether a vaccine should be optimized to prevent the virus from replicating inside an infected host or prevent the virus from transmitting to others. New research led ...
Mar 13, 2026
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New coffee chemicals show promise for managing type 2 diabetes
Coffee may do more than boost energy. New research suggests that certain compounds found in roasted coffee beans could help slow how quickly sugar enters the bloodstream, a finding that could one day support new foods aimed ...
Jan 19, 2026
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Investigating HIV's hidden immune evasion strategy
A Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications has revealed how HIV can protect infected cells by altering the sugars on their surface, hindering the host immune system and avoiding detection.
Jan 12, 2026
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Building a better vaccine: Flu antibodies show expanded role in preventing transmission
Today's influenza vaccines primarily prevent infection in individuals, but new research led by the University of Michigan and the Institut Pasteur suggests that incorporating antibodies generated after infection could lead ...
Dec 15, 2025
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First human bird-flu death from H5N5L: What you need to know
H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first recorded human case of an H5N5 avian influenza virus. What is this virus and how concerned about it ...
Nov 25, 2025
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Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu
A Washington state resident has bird flu, and it's a different type than what was seen in previous infections, state health officials said Friday.
Nov 15, 2025
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Q&A: Bacteria research could be a gut-punch to inflammatory bowel disease
The group of lifelong intestinal conditions known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, significantly impacts digestive health and quality of life for an estimated 2.4 ...
Oct 31, 2025
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A step toward diagnosing the flu with your tongue
Flu season is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere. And a taste-based influenza test could someday have you swapping nasal swabs for chewing gum. A new molecular sensor has been designed to release a thyme flavor when ...
Oct 1, 2025
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