August 11, 2023 2 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Roberts reports no relevant financial disclosures. Please see the study for all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . […]
Directly analyzing the role of the gut microbiota during the course of infection with human-specific pathogens is not possible with existing methods. To overcome this problem, we developed a germ-free precision mouse model, which we used to compare the acquisition, replication and pathogenesis of HIV and Epstein–Barr virus. This is a preview of subscription content, […]
Directly analyzing the role of the gut microbiota during the course of infection with human-specific pathogens is not possible with existing methods. To overcome this problem, we developed a germ-free precision mouse model, which we used to compare the acquisition, replication and pathogenesis of HIV and Epstein–Barr virus. This is a preview of subscription content, […]
Westford USA, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to SkyQuest, the escalating incidence of spine degeneration highlights a concerning trend within the global hospital-acquired infections market. This issue demands immediate attention as it contributes to the growing burden of healthcare-associated complications. Addressing the root causes and implementing stringent preventive measures are imperative for safeguarding […]
Abstract Blood pressure (BP) is a typical complex trait, and the genetic susceptibility of individuals to changes in BP induced by air pollution exposure is different. Although interactions of exposure to air pollutants with several candidate genes have been identified, genome-wide interaction studies (GWISs) are needed to understand the association between them with BP. Therefore, […]
Wilmington, Delaware, United States, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global aesthetic implants market is projected to flourish at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2031. As per the report published by TMR, a valuation of US$ 8.4 billion is anticipated for the market in 2031. As of 2023, the market for aesthetic […]
Representational Image (David Hablutz/Pexel via Canva) Since the time the Omicron variant was discovered, we know that it has caused numerous re-infections and even broken the immunity barrier created by earlier infections and vaccinations. Even at present, its latest sub-variant — the EG.5.1 or ‘Eris’ — is doing the rounds across the globe, having already […]
The American Red Cross is urging people to give blood or platelets this month. That’s because of a regional and national shortage of donated blood. Summer is often a slower time for blood donations. Eric Rothenberg, a volunteer with the American Red Cross in Bend, explained why. “Typically, in the summer months, people on vacation, […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — COVID-19 cases are increasing in North Carolina and across the country. The presence of the virus in wastewater has increased by five-fold since mid-June. Wastewater monitoring is usually an early warning sign of an increase in cases and a rise in other metrics. There are now 297 people hospitalized for COVID-19 […]
An outpatient therapy that was approved by the FDA more than 40 years ago to treat chronic angina (chest pain) and heart failure can also improve cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease, according to research led by the University of Kansas Medical Center. The brain requires more than its share […]