Many animals, including humans, have DNA left over from ancient viral infections. In koalas, researchers are studying the process in…
A Virus in Koala DNA Shows Evolution in Action
Many animals, including humans, have DNA left over from ancient viral infections. In koalas, researchers are studying the process in…
Medical News Today: How air pollution may lead to hair loss
New research explains the effect of pollution particles on hair follicle cells and suggests that the mechanism explains why pollution…
Experimental vaccine offers long-term protection against Ebola
Scientists show, on the molecular level, how an experimental vaccine offers long-term protection against the disease.
Medical News Today: Depression: Brief change in diet may relieve symptoms
The role of nutrition in depression is an area of increasing research. A recent study tries a 3-week nutritional intervention…
Zika Virus Infection — After the Pandemic
Zika virus (ZIKV) was discovered in Africa in 1947 and was first detected in Asia in 1966, yet its potential…
Voriconazole-Induced Periostitis
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Case 31-2019: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Headache and Somnolence
Presentation of Case. Dr. Elinor L. Baron: A 45-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis, seronegative inflammatory polyarthritis, and migraine was admitted…
Algorithm personalizes which cancer mutations are best targets for immunotherapy
As tumor cells multiply, they often spawn tens of thousands of genetic mutations. Figuring out which ones are the most…
Why rats prefer company of the young and stressed
Researchers have identified a neural pathway implicated in social interaction between adult and juvenile animals.