Scientists reveal how Epstein-Barr virus reactivation triggers MIS-C in children
Why are some children devastated by mysterious post-COVID inflammation? Scientists uncover how a ‘silent’ virus awakens – and a promising ...
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Researchers uncover how antibodies protect against Strep A infections
Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And ...
Study reveals how Zika virus hijacks host protein for reproduction
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a ...
Study shows no developmental delays in toddlers post-COVID-19 infection
While toddlers seem resilient to COVID-19, this new study highlights how socioeconomic factors, not the virus, may play a larger ...
Researchers gain new understanding of how immune cells respond to heat during fever
Study reveals that moderate fever temperatures (39°C) improve metabolism, proliferation, and effector function of CD4 T cells while reducing regulatory ...
New research network focuses on high-priority viruses
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a pandemic preparedness research network to conduct research on high-priority pathogens most ...
Chinese farmed fur animals found to harbor dozens of novel viruses
Hidden reservoirs: Mink, raccoon dogs, and other fur animals may be breeding grounds for the next pandemic, with newly discovered ...
Nigeria and DRC take action with new mpox vaccine rollouts
Nigeria is to begin the immediate rollout of 5,000 doses of mpox vaccines while the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...
Philippines faces scrutiny over rollout of unproven African swine fever vaccine
The Philippines is under global scrutiny as it proceeds with the controlled rollout of an unproven African swine fever (ASF) ...
The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.
The FDA has approved an updated covid shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary ...