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Hepatitis B is a problem for a growing number of patients on immunosuppressive medications
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has unveiled an updated clinical practice guideline addressing the prevention and management of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in patients on immunosuppressive drugs.
Curiosity-driven experiment helps unravel antibiotic-resistance mystery
An international collaboration has achieved an important breakthrough in understanding the genetic mechanisms that allow bacteria to build resistance to drugs.
Camel milk udderly good alterative to traditional dairy
In addition to being hypoallergenic, camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion. Research has found that camel milk contains more naturally occurring bioactive peptides compared to its bovine counterpart.
Antiviral protein causes genetic changes implicated in Huntington’s disease progression
A new study shows APOBEC enzymes, which normally help fight viral infections by mutating viral DNA, are unusually active in the brains of Huntington’s patients.
Underestimated risk: Germs in the kitchen
In the most recent BfR consumer monitor, only 17 per cent of respondents said they were concerned about kitchen hygiene. The level of concern about microplastics (68 per cent) and residues of plant protection products in food (52 per cent) is significantly higher.
New study finds social programs could reduce the spread of HIV by 29%
Researchers have found that addressing barriers to HIV care from depression, homelessness, individual and neighborhood poverty, education disparities, lack of insurance and unemployment could reduce the national HIV incidence by 29% over 10 years.
Curiosity-driven experiment helps unravel antibiotic-resistance mystery
An international collaboration has achieved an important breakthrough in understanding the genetic mechanisms that allow bacteria to build resistance to drugs.
Camel milk udderly good alterative to traditional dairy
In addition to being hypoallergenic, camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion. Research has found that camel milk contains more naturally occurring bioactive peptides compared to its bovine counterpart.
Antiviral protein causes genetic changes implicated in Huntington’s disease progression
A new study shows APOBEC enzymes, which normally help fight viral infections by mutating viral DNA, are unusually active in the brains of Huntington’s patients.
Valneva reports high sustained immune response in adolescents one year after Chikungunya Vaccine
Valneva SE, a specialty vaccine company, has reported further positive Phase 3 data in adolescents for its single-shot chikungunya virus (CHIKV) vaccine, IXCHIQ®, which showed a sustained 98.3% sero-response rate one-year after single vaccination.
CARB-X funds Melio to develop rapid diagnostic to detect neonatal sepsis
CARB-X will award biotechnology company Melio US$3.5M to develop and execute a technical feasibility workplan for its culture-free platform designed to identify blood stream infections including neonatal sepsis.
CARB-X funds Peptilogics to develop a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic to treat fracture-related infections
CARB-X will award Peptilogics US$3.3 million to develop and execute a workplan for its slow-release formulation of a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic, zaloganan-CR, an engineered peptide intended for use in preventing infection after high-energy-traumatic bone injuries.
New study finds social programs could reduce the spread of HIV by 29%
Researchers have found that addressing barriers to HIV care from depression, homelessness, individual and neighborhood poverty, education disparities, lack of insurance and unemployment could reduce the national HIV incidence by 29% over 10 years.
Scientists culture previously uncultivable human rhinovirus C with innovative respiratory organoids
Scientists have successfully utilised human respiratory organoids (mini-organs) established by their team to propagate human rhinovirus C (HRV-C), which had previously been refractory to conventional virus cultivation.
Scientists synthesize a promising mushroom-derived compound
Researchers have successfully developed the first method to synthesize inaoside A, a compound derived from the edible mushroom Laetiporus cremeiporus.
Hepatitis B is a problem for a growing number of patients on immunosuppressive medications
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has unveiled an updated clinical practice guideline addressing the prevention and management of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in patients on immunosuppressive drugs.
Underestimated risk: Germs in the kitchen
In the most recent BfR consumer monitor, only 17 per cent of respondents said they were concerned about kitchen hygiene. The level of concern about microplastics (68 per cent) and residues of plant protection products in food (52 per cent) is significantly higher.
Towards improved pandemic preparedness: Launch of new EU project COMBINE
A project for the targeted development of antiviral therapies for newly emerging viruses, COMBINE focuses on the critical virus-cell binding step, aiming to identify key factors and potential therapeutic targets involved early in viral infections.
