New insights into leading cause of back pain
Neck and back pain could be caused by changes in gene activity that trigger the breakdown of the spine's natural shock absorbers, new research suggests.
Aug 6, 2026
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Animals
MeSH tree: B01.050
Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite, state health officials announced Monday.
Aug 3, 2026
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Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa, study finds
Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet researchers and public health officials have long argued over how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study resolves this debate, providing ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Soft outlet placed beneath the skin could help recharge implanted devices
Implanted medical devices are instruments placed surgically in the body. Many are battery-powered or can be wirelessly recharged. While they can be lifesavers, they are not without problems. They can run out of battery power, ...
Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
Venezuela confirmed on Tuesday that three people died of infections of hantavirus, but stressed there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Early warning signs of potential drug resistance in schistosomiasis parasite revealed
Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis that may reduce its response to praziquantel, the only available treatment. The study provides an early warning ...
Jul 17, 2026
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Researchers call for increased screening for parasitic disease linked to HIV and cervical cancer risk
New research from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has highlighted the need to test millions of women and girls for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected disease that can increase the risk of chronic ...
Jul 2, 2026
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WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over
The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine.
Jul 2, 2026
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Would hunters take a Lyme disease vaccine?
It's tick season, possibly the worst in a decade.
Jul 1, 2026
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Fatal rabies case with no visible wound shows why bat contact alone should trigger immediate vaccination, experts say
Ontario's first fatal rabies case since 1967 provides critical guidance to help prevent deaths from rabies in future cases. The article was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Jun 29, 2026
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