Breakthrough protein acts as a multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria
In a CRISPR first, recently discovered protein has been found to act as a kind of multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 10, 2023
Groundbreaking research uncovers the mysterious origins of smallpox
For years, scientific estimates of when the smallpox virus first emerged have been at odds with historical records.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 9, 2023
Trojan Horse virus eliminates cancerous tumors from the inside out
A new technology enables the body to produce therapeutic agents on demand at the exact location where they are needed.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 9, 2023
Groundbreaking research identifies the cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide has no definitive cure and is likely caused by infection
Joshua Shavit
Dec 28, 2022
Keeping indoor humidity levels at a “sweet spot” may reduce spread of COVID-19
A study by MIT researchers finds that indoor relative humidity may also influence transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 27, 2022
First-ever compound destroys the MRSA superbug
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 20, 2022
Scientists have finally identified the genetic cause of lupus
International team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2022
Powerful LED light safely kills bacteria and viruses without harming humans
A highly efficient LED could one day help countries emerge from the shadows of pandemics by killing pathogens in rooms full of people.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 11, 2022
Important discovery can help extinguish global threat to koalas
University of Queensland virologists are a step closer to understanding a mysterious AIDS-like virus that is impacting koala populations.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2022
Researchers just modified a common respiratory virus to destroy cancerous tumors
A common respiratory virus, called adenovirus, to act like a Trojan horse to deliver genes for cancer therapeutics directly into tumor cells
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2022
Revolutionary new vaccine prevents diseases caused by DNA viruses
Scientists have developed a new approach to stopping viral infections: a so-called live-attenuated, replication-defective DNA virus vaccine.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 19, 2022
Powerful LED light can kill bacteria and viruses without harming humans
A highly efficient LED that is deadly to microbes and viruses but safe for people has been engineered by three RIKEN physicists.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2022
Groundbreaking research identifies the cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022
Specialized viruses used to stop Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
How can we selectively kill harmful gut bacteria that cause inflammatory bowel disease or other disorders? Researchers suggest using viruses
Joseph Shavit
Oct 19, 2022
Groundbreaking UV light can kill bacteria and viruses without harming humans
A highly efficient LED that is deadly to microbes and viruses but safe for people has been engineered by three RIKEN physicists.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 9, 2022
Harvard researchers identify the cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 8, 2022
Modified virus eliminates cancerous tumors from the inside out
Scientists have modified a common respiratory virus, called adenovirus, to act like a Trojan horse to deliver genes for cancer therapeutics.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 5, 2022
Scientists develop groundbreaking new HIV vaccine strategy
Two studies from Scripps Research combine bioinformatics and other techniques to develop new vaccine candidates against HIV.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 4, 2022
Common group of viruses strongly linked to type 1 diabetes
The Australian analysis found that individuals with T1D were eight times more likely to have an enterovirus infection than those without T1D
Joseph Shavit
Oct 2, 2022
Modified herpes virus kills multiple types of cancer tumors, trial finds
A new genetically engineered virus has delivered a one-two punch against advanced cancers in initial findings from a phase I trial.
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