Genetically-Modified Parasites Could Save People from Malaria
WEBJan 13, 2017 — By genetically-modifying these same parasites, researchers in Seattle recently created a vaccine that appears to be safe and effective in generating an immune response to malaria in a small study of human volunteers. The work is part of a global effort to eliminate the suffering caused by malaria through improved testing, treatment, vector ...
Baby with Severe Zika-Related Birth Defects Born in San Diego …
WEBMar 29, 2017 — A baby with severe Zika-related birth defects was born in San Diego County this week, prompting officials to urge pregnant women to avoid disease hotspots.
Sentinel Nerve Cells Spy on the Intestines, Linking Gut & Brain
WEBJun 22, 2017 — If the all the fingerlike projections in our gut were flattened out, its surface area would be 100 times bigger than our skin's. It's so large that the actions of just a small part of it can impact our health. A new research study has found that enterochromaffin cells in the intestinal lining alert the nervous system to signs of trouble in the gut — trouble …
Athletes' Gut Microbes Are Tailored to Help Them Compete
WEBAug 29, 2017 — The bacteria in our gut — a community called the gut microbiome — have been in the spotlight a lot lately. What we're learning about how our intestinal bacteria adapt and grow with our bodies could help athletes perform better, according to researchers starting a company focused on creating probiotics that mimic athletes' microbiomes.
Scientists Discover How to Track Down HIV's Hiding Spots—A …
WEBMar 22, 2017 — Tremendous strides have been made in the treatment and outlook for patients infected with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus. Treatment with a combination of antiretroviral drugs can keep patients with HIV alive for decades, without symptoms of the infection. The trouble is, if HIV-infected people stop taking their …
I.M. SoyNut Butter E. Coli Outbreak Update—7 More Sickened, …
WEBMar 21, 2017 — People who have purchased I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter or any of the other products listed on the recalls should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. When in doubt, throw it out. If you have any queries, contact I.M. on 1-800-288-1012. Follow Invisiverse on Facebook and Twitter
Stealthy Bacteria Is Unexpected Cause of UTIs That Keep Coming …
WEBApr 1, 2017 — Empty your bladder soon after intercourse. Also, drink a full glass of water to help flush bacteria. Avoid potentially irritating feminine products. Change your birth control method. Using a diaphragm, un-lubricated, or spermicide-treated condoms can contribute to bacterial growth.
MRIs Spot Sneaky Dementia-Causing HIV Brain Infections, Even in ...
WEBMar 13, 2017 — In the past, infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) commonly led to dementia as the virus made its way to the brain. Even in effectively treated people, HIV can hide out and replicate in places like the brain, where it's tough to detect. That's why it's very concerning that half of all HIV-infected patients still report cognitive problems.
Latent HIV Can Hide, but Can't Escape Detection with New Test
WEBJun 21, 2017 — The new test, the TZA test, detects a gene turned on by replicating HIV. This assay uses TZM-bl cells — laboratory test cells — that have the same HIV receptor on them as on CD4 cells, and also have an integrated copy of the ß-galactosidase gene. When the researcher mixes blood containing HIV with the TZM-bl cells, any replication ...
This Paper-Thin Foldable Battery Is Powered by Bacteria
WEBJan 20, 2017 — In the perpetual search for a renewable and convenient energy source, our bacterial friends have once again stolen the limelight. Since bacteria multiply so fast, they are the ultimate renewable resource. And since they are living organisms, their metabolism produces by-products—compounds that sharp scientists realized could be harnessed to …