Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Against the clock—uncovering the first 30 minutes of viral infection
Researchers are unraveling the crucial first 30 minutes of viral invasion into a human cell.
Mar 29, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How human-derived RNA fragments help the hepatitis E virus
Why does hepatitis E become chronic in some patients, and why do medications not work? To find out, an international research team led by scientists from Bochum observed a patient with chronic hepatitis E infection over a ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tuberculosis genomes portray secrets of pathogen's success
By any measure, tuberculosis (TB) is a wildly successful pathogen. It infects as many as two billion people in every corner of the world, with a new infection of a human host estimated to occur every second.
Aug 21, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Team reports on prevalence in Middle East of cancers associated with human papillomavirus
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a pivotal etiological factor in the development of several cancers, with a profound impact on global public health. It is estimated that 50–70% of sexually active individuals are infected with ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk
A study published in Cell Host & Microbe identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China. The research suggests potential strategies for future obesity management ...
Aug 2, 2024
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