The World Health Organization (WHO) considers Pseudomonas aeruginosa a germ requiring urgent action to prevent and control its spread. The
Month: November 2018
Congo Ebola Outbreak May be Uncontainable: CDC Director
It may not be possible to bring the Ebola outbreak in Congo under control and the deadly disease may become
Breast milk & babies’ saliva shape oral microbiome
A study led by Dr Emma Sweeney and Adjunct Associate Professor Christine Knox, from QUT’s Institute of Health and Biomedical
Monash scientists shine light on minute peptide changes affecting immune system
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules are a group of proteins that help the immune system identify foreign invaders such as
Biomimetics: The chemical tricks of our blood
The job of hemoglobin in our body seems to be quite simple: It transports oxygen molecules through our bloodstream. But
Over 2 Million Americans Have Hepatitis C; Opioids Help Drive Spread
More than 2 million Americans have hepatitis C — and the opioid epidemic is a major contributor to the problem,
Men focused on muscle building struggle with binge drinking and other problems
Young men who are overly preoccupied with building muscle have a significantly higher risk of depression, weekend binge drinking, and
Novel strategy appears to protect retina when disease reduces oxygen
An enzyme known to help our liver get rid of ammonia also appears to be good at protecting our retina,
Cases of Polio-Like Condition Still Increasing: CDC
Cases of a polio-like condition that mainly affects children continue to rise this year in the United States, health officials
Quantitative 3D analysis of bone tools sheds light on ancient manufacture and use
Quantitative three-dimensional analysis of bone wear patterns can provide insight into the manufacture and use of early human tools, according