Novel hMPV strains linked to rising respiratory infections in young children
Emerging human metapneumovirus (hMPV) strains spark concerns and opportunities in managing respiratory infections in kids. Short Communication: Emerging lineages A2.2.1 ...
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H5N1 bird flu spillover to horses, raises fears of new viral strains
Evidence of bird flu infections in horses signals a new frontier in viral spillover risks, demanding urgent action to monitor ...
Human protein MxA restricts H5N1, but virus mutations raise alarms
Researchers uncover how a key human immune protein curbs H5N1 avian flu, but the virus is evolving—could we be on ...
Immunocompromised adults show weaker response to RSV vaccines
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that people 60 years or older with weakened immunity -; primarily organ transplant recipients ...
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Fruit flies steal bacterial defense to survive parasitic wasps
In the continual arms race between parasites and their hosts, innovation was thought to be the key to a successful ...
LGBTQ+ people relive old traumas as they age on their own
Bill Hall, 71, has been fighting for his life for 38 years. These days, he's feeling worn out. Hall contracted ...
Shiitake-based supplement may help prevent liver damage progression
Early use of AHCC during hepatitis stages shows potential to reduce the risk of cirrhosis, according to new research Study: ...
Targeted gene therapy shuts down cancer cells' energy centers
Researchers are shining a light on cancer cells' energy centers – literally – to damage these power sources and trigger ...
New HPV self-test approach could enhance cervical cancer screening
Analyses of self-tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) can be used to divide HPV-positive women into three risk groups, according to ...
Telemedicine and peer support show promise in treating hepatitis C in rural areas
New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities using both ...