How dengue virus infections hijack human plasmin
Biological scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered how the dengue virus uses its envelope ...
This Blood Vessel Was Grown in a Lab With Real Human Cells
The FDA recently approved a bioengineered blood vessel, which becomes part of a patient’s body over time. It’s designed to ...
The Conversation on MSN13d
Oyster Blood Could Be Vital in The Fight Against Superbugs
In new research published today in PLOS ONE, we show that antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph (the ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN6d
Oyster ‘Blood’ May Be the Secret Weapon in Our Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs, Study Finds
In lab experiments, a protein found in the Sydney rock oyster made some antibiotics more effective and killed several types ...
Australian oyster blood could be the secret to tackling a ‘looming global health crisis’
The results were particularly promising for Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph), a major cause of drug-resistant skin and ...
A cure for HIV: 'One of the hardest goals in science'
Curing HIV will be harder than curing cancer. Apart from a few 'miracle' cases, antiretrovirals only suppress HIV, they don't kill it. But new research is promising.
India Today on MSN6d
51-year-old man dies of Congo fever in Gujarat, first case in 5 years
Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus, commonly known as Congo fever, which causes severe viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks.
Medical Xpress27d
Bioengineered blood vessels show promise in trauma care
In a phase II trial at Rutgers Health and other institutions, the bioengineered vessels demonstrated superior infection ... or grown blood vessel tested in human arterial reconstruction for ...
Vet admits allowing cat medicine for human use
A vet has been reprimanded for disgraceful conduct after she illegally allowed prescription medication for a cat to be given ...