Researchers improve CRISPR technology for detecting HIV and other RNA viruses
Scientists have long used a powerful gene-editing tool called CRISPR to make precise changes to DNA. But a…
$5.8 million study explores gut-brain inflammation in people with HIV
Oregon Health & Science University researchers have secured a $5.8 million, five-year federal award to investigate whether damage…
Why is dengue spreading while malaria has declined?
As rising temperatures reshape mosquito-borne disease risks worldwide, researchers reveal why dengue is expanding while malaria has historically…
Monash study urges coordinated action to fight mosquito-borne diseases
Prevention measures, including vector control, vaccine deployment and cutting greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming are critical…
MSU researchers seek to better understand a viral mechanism shared between influenza and HIV
When you get your yearly flu shot, you’re helping your body stay one step ahead of the rapidly…
World Cup travel and low vaccination fuel Latin American measles outbreaks
Countries in Latin America are being urged to strengthen vaccination and surveillance to fight measles as the region…
Chile becomes first South American nation to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
I congratulate the government and people of Chile on this historic achievement. This validation reflects decades…
Persistent stigma creates barriers to modern HIV prevention methods
For decades, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has been surrounded by fear, misinformation and stigma. Misconceptions about the virus…
Eight-weekly HIV injections prove more effective than daily tablets for young people
Young people living with HIV manage their condition better when their antiretroviral therapy is given by injections every…
Avoiding antibody-dependent enhancement enables dengue prevention and treatment
Background: Dengue virus is one of the most widespread vector-borne viral pathogens in the world. Nearly 400 million…
Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?
From blocking inflammatory immune pathways to disrupting hepatitis viruses, scorpion-derived peptides are attracting attention as potential drug candidates,…
Every Toilet Flush Can Send a Cloud of Microbes into the Air That Can Reach Your Breathing Zone
Credit: ZME Science. Most bathroom hygiene advice focuses on the things your hands touch. You’re supposed to wash…