Australia’s diphtheria outbreak shows why boosters, antibiotics, and better housing all matter
A 131-case outbreak reveals how a vaccine-preventable disease regained a foothold in the Northern Territory, exposing the urgent…
Glucosamine may worsen Alzheimer’s by fueling abnormal brain glycosylation
A widely used joint-health supplement is under scrutiny after researchers linked glucosamine to worsened memory in Alzheimer’s mice…
Genetic data may predict steroid side effect risk
Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis,…
New DNA test improves diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
A new test provides a much more complete picture of DNA than current standard diagnostics and leads to…
Engineered phages use molecular anchors to enter human cells
The study identified phage surface proteins acting as molecular anchors. These proteins confer phages ith the ability to attach…
Researchers discover 45 new toxins produced by Salmonella bacteria
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have discovered 45 new toxins produced by Salmonella bacteria, some…
Genetic study links liver enzyme to compulsive cocaine addiction
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological…
Silver nanoparticles enable precise DNA cutting and assembly
DNA is composed of long chains that act as the blueprint for living organisms. In genetic engineering, scientists…
Massive genetic study uncovers new insights into anxiety risk
A study led by researchers at King’s College London and QIMR Berghofer medical research institute analysed genetic data…
Brazil launches genetic screening project for prospective parents
In the coming weeks, the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (HUG-CELL) will begin recruiting participants for the “Our…
Novel technique enables rapid sequencing of rare hantaviruses
Infections by hantaviruses are rare but dangerous, killing 30-40% of infected people. When cases occur, public health officials…
Study shows how TAF1 regulates ferroptosis in cancer cells
Ferroptosis has become a promising area in cancer research because it may provide a way to target tumor…