How dangerous food-borne pathogen evades body’s defenses
May 14th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Stanford University School of Medicine investigators have deciphered how Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous food-borne pathogen, slips through the intestine's defenses and causes disease.This bacterial strain thrives in salty ... Read more...
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Bacterium can halt dengue virus transmission
April 2nd, 2010 - 3:39 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 2 (IANS) Researchers have found a bacterium that can stop dengue viruses from replicating in mosquitoes, Xinhua reported.
"In nature, about 28 percent of mosquito species harbour Wolbachia bacteria, but ... Read more...
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Novel inhaled drug found effective against H5N1 avian influenza virus
February 26th, 2010 - 3:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Researchers have found a novel compound highly effective against the pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, including some drug-resistant strains.The work by a University of Wisconsin-Madison virologist has been ... Read more...
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Total cure for fungal infections found
August 1st, 2009 - 10:34 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 1 (IANS) Fungal infections can be deadly as fungus germs have developed resistance to drug treatment. But now researchers have found a way to make drugs more effective in clearing ... Read more...
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Scientists uncover clues to cancer development in AIDS patients
June 18th, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 18 (ANI): Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered clues to the development of cancers in AIDS patients through a series ... Read more...
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Scientists sequence bee-killing parasite genome
June 5th, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 5 (ANI): The genome of a parasite that can kill honey bees has been sequenced by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists.Nosema ceranae is one of many pathogens suspected of contributing ... Read more...
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Lujo virus has been identified as lethal by scientists
May 29th, 2009 - 9:42 pm ICT by GD
As we are stepping more and more towards modernization we are at the same time coming across new discoveries that play a very crucial role in hindering our advances. Just a few ... Read more...
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Common cold virus harnessed for use as cancer killer
May 22nd, 2009 - 3:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 22 (ANI): A common cold virus that wipes out cancer cells in mice - without harming healthy ones - has been developed by scientists.They modified a common bug called on ... Read more...
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Immune cell subset behind onset and course of severe malaria
April 24th, 2009 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): A subset of immune cells could make malaria patients vulnerable towards contracting the severe form of the disease and suffer worse symptoms, according to a new study.Researchers, led ... Read more...
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Probiotics benefit whole body: new study
August 25th, 2008 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 25 (IANS) Gastrointestinal benefits of probiotic food supplements have been well documented. New research indicates it also benefits the whole body. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or ... Read more...
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Primary immune sensor that detects stomach viruses identified
July 20th, 2008 - 11:07 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 20 (ANI): American scientists have moved one step closer to realising an effective treatment for the stomach flu that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Experts at Washington University School ... Read more...
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Hybrid viruses said to cause influenza epidemics
February 29th, 2008 - 11:33 am ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 29 (IANS) It has been a mystery why unusually severe epidemics of influenza occur from time to time, when illness and mortality rates exceeded standard epidemic levels. Researchers now claim ... Read more...
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Researchers create first chikungunya animal model
February 20th, 2008 - 3:51 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Washington, Feb 20 (Xinhua) Researchers have developed the first animal model of the infection caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), according to a report. The virus is associated with large-scale epidemics that ... Read more...
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How chikungunya virus has spread to new vectors and locations
December 7th, 2007 - 1:15 pm ICT by admin
Washington, December 7 (ANI): A key protein switch that enables Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) to spread to new vectors has been identified by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch.The causes ... Read more...
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