Genetics
Scientists use gene-editing tool CRISPR in attempt to cure HIV
The first attempt to use the gene-editing tool CRISPR to cure HIV infection was unsuccessful but the approach does show promise.
Sep 13, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Innovative treatment to prevent common brain infection could save NHS 7 million pounds per year
An innovative solution used to prevent common brain infections in patients having surgery for hydrocephalus has been found to significantly reduce infection rates according to a report published in The Lancet today.
Sep 12, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers pinpoint why HIV patients are more likely to develop tuberculosis
Tuberculosis and HIV—two of the world's deadliest infectious diseases—are far worse when they occur together. Now, Texas Biomedical Research Institute researchers have pinpointed an important mechanism at work in this ...
Sep 12, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Healthier homes could cut hospital stays for young children, researchers find
Almost 20 percent of hospital admissions of young children with acute respiratory infections could be prevented if their houses were free from damp and mold, researchers have found.
Aug 15, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
Multiple dosing of long-acting rilpivirine in a model of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
A long-acting antiretroviral agent such as rilpivirine could further improve pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), already shown to be safe and effective at preventing AIDS in high risk populations, as it could overcome problems ...
Jul 25, 2019
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Genetics
Genetic screen identifies genes that protect cells from Zika virus
The Zika virus has affected over 60 million people, mostly in South America. It has potentially devastating consequences for pregnant women and their unborn children, many of whom are born with severe microcephaly and other ...
Jul 25, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
Scientists pinpoint new mechanism that impacts HIV infection
A team of scientists led by Texas Biomed's Assistant Professor Smita Kulkarni, Ph.D. and Mary Carrington, Ph.D., at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, published results of a study that pinpointed a long ...
Jul 24, 2019
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Immunology
Bid to beat superbugs boosted by immune defence discovery
The fight against superbugs could be helped by the discovery of a potential therapy based on the body's natural immune defences.
Jun 3, 2019
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Immunology
Immune system discovery inspires a new barometer for inflammatory diseases
A unique discovery about the nature of neutrophils—the most numerous white blood cells in the body—may lead to new models for diagnosing and tracking inflammatory diseases such as cancer and osteoarthritis.
May 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study helps develop new treatment option for multi-drug resistant infections
A new study, published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy conducted by a University of Liverpool led research consortium, has helped develop a new treatment option for some multi-drug resistant (MDR) infections.
May 29, 2019
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