Wisconsin reports first West Nile virus case of the year
Health officials have confirmed Wisconsin's first human case of West Nile virus in 2025.
Jul 30, 2025
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Chordata
MeSH tree: B01.050.150
Immunity to seasonal flu protects against severe illness from bird flu in ferrets, research reveals
The fatality rate for H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in humans has historically been high, with more than half of people dying. Why, then, is the current H5N1 bird flu outbreak—which has caused massive die-offs in ...
Jul 23, 2025
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Killer whales show a softer side, sharing food with people
They're known as "killer whales," but orcas have a surprisingly soft and even generous side.
Jul 13, 2025
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How diverse brain cells reach a decision together
Every decision begins invisibly. Long before someone acts, the brain is already hard at work gathering evidence, weighing options, and gradually committing to a choice. But even when faced with the same evidence, people can ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Zebrafish model sheds light on how Zika virus disrupts early brain development
Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is a major public health concern, particularly due to the severe brain development defects it can cause in fetuses when pregnant women are infected. One of the most serious outcomes is microcephaly—a ...
May 28, 2025
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The US hasn't seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why
Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of new human cases have stopped.
May 19, 2025
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Circadian clocks are key to muscle health and accelerated aging in shift workers, study suggests
Muscle cells contain their own circadian clocks and disrupting them with shift work can have a profound impact on aging, according to new research.
May 5, 2025
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3 in 4 meth users relapse—outcomes could improve if treatments considered the drug's effect on impulsive behavior
Methamphetamine is New Zealand's most harmful illicit drug and wastewater testing shows its use and availability are on the rise.
Apr 16, 2025
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Hantavirus caused 3 recent deaths in California: What to know about the virus
Three people in Mammoth Lakes died recently after contracting hantavirus, the same infection that killed Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa earlier this year. The cases have heightened concerns among public health officials ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Guinea pigs offer new model for studying early embryonic development
Studying the early development of human embryos is challenging due to ethical constraints and technical difficulties. Therefore, animal models are often used to understand the biological processes that govern embryo development ...
Apr 4, 2025
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