RESEARCH BRIEFINGS 19 July 2023 A common genetic variant of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex, a family of genes involved in the immune response, is associated with an absence of symptoms during SARS-CoV-2 infection. Previous exposure to cold viruses seems to confer this immunity.
Abstract Studies have demonstrated that at least 20% of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 remain asymptomatic1,2,3,4. Although most global efforts have focused on severe illness in COVID-19, examining asymptomatic infection provides a unique opportunity to consider early immunological features that promote rapid viral clearance. Here, postulating that variation in the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) loci may […]
Asymptomatic infections with SARS-CoV-2 are common, thanks in part, perhaps, to a newly identified genetic mutation.Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty At least 20% of people who become infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus never feel sick. Now scientists have identified a genetic mutation that is linked to a higher likelihood of avoiding symptoms during infection1. This mutation might […]
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT 19 July 2023 Sarah Crunkhorn Sarah Crunkhorn .readcube-buybox { display: none !important;} Trypanosome infections such as human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) and Chagas disease are vector-borne parasitic diseases transmitted by insects, that affect millions of individuals in tropical and subtropical regions. Therapeutic options are limited and infection can be fatal. Writing in Science, Rao […]
Abstract Over the last decades, the prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae in clinical settings has increased progressively. This study determined the prevalence and risk factors associated with MDR K. pneumoniae infection among hospitalized patients in a referral hospital located in southern Saudi Arabia. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in King Abdullah Hospital from […]
Madonna is thanking her fans again for their continued support following her hospitalization. On Tuesday, the star shared a photo of herself hugging a bouquet of roses. “‘A single rose can be my garden. A single friend my world,’” the “Material Girl” wrote in a quote attributed to writer Leo Buscaglia. “Thank you.” On her […]
Smart coatings on orthopedic implants, developed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have bacteria-killing nanopillars on one side and strain-mapping flexible electronics on the other. This could help physicians guide patient rehabilitation and repair or replace devices before they fail. Credit: Beckman ITG, University of Illinois Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have recently […]
ByHT Correspondent, Bhopal Jul 19, 2023 01:00 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a high-level review meeting of Project Cheetah on Wednesday amid reports of at least three cheetahs infested with maggots around their necks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a high-level review meeting […]
Overview Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria. It usually spreads through vaginal, oral and anal sex. Gonorrhoea is treatable and curable with antibiotics. Most cases of gonorrhoea can be prevented with regular and correct condom use. Gonorrhoea causes different symptoms in women and men. Women often feel no […]
When they call her name, it’s like a little prayer. Pop icon Madonna thanked her many fans Tuesday for their continued support as she recovers from her brief but brutal hospital stay after contracting a bacterial infection. The “Material Girl” singer posted an image of herself on social media, embracing a bunch of pink roses […]