American industry engages in some of the same high-risk practices as other countries in keeping and selling commercial animals that have the potential for triggering outbreaks of disease among humans, a new report shows.
Jul 7, 2023
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Hungry ticks have some slick tricks. They can zoom through the air using static electricity to latch onto people, pets and other animals, new research shows.
Jul 1, 2023
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Kidney stones are something most folks want to avoid at all costs, but few may know that the chances of developing this excruciating condition rise during the hot months of summer.
Jun 19, 2023
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New research is bolstering scientific understanding behind why some people are more prone to allergies than others. Researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania identified how genetic differences ...
Jun 15, 2023
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A study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine used a newly developed mouse model to examine the possible role of a gene called KIF5A in the development of amyotrophic lateral ...
May 24, 2023
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A man in Namibia has died of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, prompting the country to declare an outbreak of the viral tick-borne disease, the government said on Wednesday.
May 24, 2023
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For nearly 25 years, Dr. James Kirby has worked to advance the fight against infectious diseases by finding and developing new, potent antimicrobials, and by better understanding how disease-causing bacteria make us sick. ...
May 16, 2023
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Primates are among the most intelligent creatures with distinct cognitive abilities. Their brains are relatively large in relation to their body stature and have a complex structure. However, how the brain has developed over ...
May 16, 2023
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Blood flowing through the blood vessels carries oxygen, nutrients and waste around the body. Obstruction of a blood vessel in our body can cause severe organ damage. In particular, retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) is a common ...
Apr 25, 2023
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As a deadly disease that people can catch from ticks moves across the continent, the EU is seeking new tests and a vaccine for the infection.
Apr 14, 2023
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