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Emergence of sexual-kissing behavior in Mesopotamia and its role in spread of diseases

In a Perspective, Troels Arbøll and Sophie Rasmussen review the ancient history of kissing, particularly the emergence of romantic-sexual kissing in Mesopotamia more than 4000 years ago and its role in the evolution and spread of orally transmitted diseases like herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1).

18 May 2023

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

A mouse study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis points to data that could be key to developing an effective vaccine for the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae.

18 May 2023

Precise control and prevention of echinococcosis in China

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. As a zoonotic parasitic disease, echinococcosis is a severe global public health issue caused by the larvae of Echinococcus spp.

18 May 2023

Regular aerobic exercise may help reduce influenza and pneumonia mortality risk

Regular aerobic exercise, popularly known as "cardio," is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from flu or pneumonia, even at weekly levels below those recommended, finds US research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

18 May 2023

Investigating the changes in severity and epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infections among children

Shifting Epidemiology and Severity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

18 May 2023

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

Researchers investigate whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused hyperglycemia.

18 May 2023

Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings

Researchers advocated that it was not the (right) time to stop using masks in healthcare settings.

18 May 2023

Post-COVID condition varies by variant and vaccination status

Research investigates the post-COVID-19 condition, analyzing its profiles based on viral variants and vaccination status. Understanding these profiles can aid in personalized patient care.

17 May 2023

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

Researchers evaluated the impact of consuming plant-origin foods on an individual’s blood pressure.

17 May 2023

Ticks found to harbor and release prions of chronic wasting disease

Researchers determined whether ticks contain transmission-relevant amounts of chronic wasting disease.

17 May 2023

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

Researchers analyzed the evolution of the post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.

17 May 2023

A novel approach to quantify personal information contained within gut metagenome data

Researchers used shotgun sequencing to extract human reads from DNA in fecal samples

17 May 2023

Novel antibodies target human receptors to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and future sarbecoviruses

Researchers generated six human monoclonal antibodies that prevented infection.

17 May 2023

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers presented updated evidence of the effectiveness of masks in preventing SARS-CoV-2.

17 May 2023

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Researchers discussed the efficacy of masks in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 May 2023

Reviving a forgotten antibiotic: Old drug shows new promise against superbugs

Research discusses the activity spectrum of nourseothricin and its components, S-F and S-D, against drug-resistant, gram-negative pathogens. S-F showed promising activity against NDM-1-expressing Klebsiella pneumoniae Nevada strain with minimal toxicity, and it probes the A-decoding site potentially accounting for its miscoding activity.

17 May 2023

Long-ignored antibiotic could help fight against multi-drug resistant bacteria

"The end of modern medicine as we know it." That's how the then-director general of the World Health Organization characterized the creeping problem of antimicrobial resistance in 2012.

16 May 2023

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Research examines the impact of long-Covid syndrome on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with mild or moderate SARS-CoV-2 infections. It reveals significant impairments in physical and mental health, emphasizing the need for long-term surveillance and support for affected individuals.

16 May 2023

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Research explores sex-specific gene associations in Alzheimer's disease using a machine-learning approach. It reveals immune response pathways in both sexes and stress-response pathways in males, highlighting potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for personalized treatments.

16 May 2023

Study identifies two novel highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b.2

Researchers investigated the genetic origin, distribution patterns, and antigenicity of novel AIVs.

16 May 2023

Disease/Infection News

Emergence of sexual-kissing behavior in Mesopotamia and its role in spread of diseases

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

Precise control and prevention of echinococcosis in China

Regular aerobic exercise may help reduce influenza and pneumonia mortality risk

Investigating the changes in severity and epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infections among children

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings

Post-COVID condition varies by variant and vaccination status

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

Ticks found to harbor and release prions of chronic wasting disease

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

A novel approach to quantify personal information contained within gut metagenome data

Novel antibodies target human receptors to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and future sarbecoviruses

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Reviving a forgotten antibiotic: Old drug shows new promise against superbugs

Long-ignored antibiotic could help fight against multi-drug resistant bacteria

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Study identifies two novel highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b.2

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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