LSU Department of Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Christine Lattin at the microscope. Credit: LSU Humans are undoubtedly altering the natural environment. But how wild animals respond to the… [+4340 chars]
Scientists have observed that every individual responds differently to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, the causal agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-… [+5994 chars]
Australia's shortage of veterinarians in rural and regional areas could put national biosecurity at risk as livestock diseases such as lumpy skin disease and foot-and-mouth disease inch closer, an in… [+5000 chars]
Despite the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns worldwide, the threat posed by Covid-19 still exists. First of all, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant could very well emerge that may not respond to current … [+3661 chars]
Dear readers, please get a flu shot and fast, especially if you have cardiovascular disease, or your doctor has been nagging that you’re at risk of CVD. Short version: Heart disease and a dose of th… [+2975 chars]
Alterations in metabolic processes are a hallmark of cancer and can lead to a tumor environment that is acidic. As a result, cancer cells must adapt to survive in this inhospitable environment. In a … [+3409 chars]
Imagine being able to track muscular fatigue during a workout, measure blood sugar levels, and determine if you have had too much to drink, all from a little gadget worn on the skin. The device can … [+5307 chars]
As the cold weather begins to set in, Echuca Regional Health has urged community members to consider getting their influenza vaccination as a preventative measure. ERHs infection prevention and cont… [+2035 chars]
Summary: Study reports an overlap between genetic architecture and co-morbid mental health diagnosis. Researchers found 70% of the genetic signals associated with schizophrenia were also linked to bi… [+7194 chars]
When SARS-CoV-2 began to surface in early 2020, not much was known about the COVID-19, the brand-new disease caused by the virusexcept that it was highly contagious and spreading rapidly. As the viru… [+14703 chars]
Dear readers, please get a flu shot and fast, especially if you have cardiovascular disease, or your doctor has been nagging that you’re at risk of CVD. Short version: Heart disease and a dose of th… [+2975 chars]
News New Australian research finds post-hospitalisation text messaging program can help improve lifestyle risk factors for heart attack survivors. Text messages had a positive impact on lifestyle b… [+3491 chars]