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 ...
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Simple throat swab may offer clues about health risks in older adults
New research by Flinders University has uncovered a potential marker that could provide valuable insights into the overall health of ...
New CRISPR-based test enhances diagnosis of life-threatening fungal infection
Tulane University researchers have developed a CRISPR-based test that diagnoses Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) - a life-threatening fungal infection primarily ...
Human-specific gene variant may hold key to evolution of language
The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens ...
Coffee and tea consumption may protect against head and neck cancers
In a new analysis of data from more than a dozen studies, coffee and tea consumption was linked with lower risks of ...
Digital consultations not reliable for tonsillitis assessment
Digital healthcare consultations are not enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis, according to a study from the University of ...
Health literacy gaps fuel unrealistic antibiotic expectations in primary care patients
Patients expecting antibiotics for common symptoms risk contributing to antibiotic overuse, making education on the dangers of misuse and resistance ...
Thanks to Reddit, a new diagnosis is bubbling up across the nation
In a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal's face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, ...
New gene editing technique offers hope for millions
A team led by Mass Eye and Ear researchers has demonstrated for the first time a successful restoration of hearing ...
CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness
Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing in 14 individuals with a form of inherited blindness show ...