Toxoplasma gondii is probably the most successful parasite in the world today. This microscopic creature is capable of infecting any mammal or bird, and people across all continents are infected . O… [+5538 chars]
Like storm waves battering a ship, new versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have buffeted the world one after another. Recently, scientists keeping tabs on these variants noticed a trend: Many carry the … [+2478 chars]
In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers estimated the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection fatality rate (IFR) and relative risk of death (RRD) … [+5728 chars]
In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers estimated the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection fatality rate (IFR) and relative risk of death (RRD) … [+5728 chars]
News A new pre-print article looking at healthworkers in Qatar suggests those who had a flu jab stood a much better chance of dodging severe COVID-19. Prior to the development of specific vaccines,… [+5544 chars]
As COVID-19 case numbers remain stubbornly high, and influenza takes a hold of the community, finding the right answer from a rapid antigen test (RAT) is important, but its not as straightforward as … [+5499 chars]
Biomarkers are components that may be present in biological samples and are related to specific diseases. Therefore, doctors can analyze biological samples from a patient to check their health condit… [+4081 chars]
The notion that babies born by Caesarean section are more likely to develop food allergies in infancy is not supported by evidence, Australian researchers have found. More than 2000 babies in Victor… [+2423 chars]
Life circumstances during childhoodincluding having fewer friends and siblings, low-quality relationships with parents, bad health and growing up in a poorer householdare all correlated with a higher… [+3472 chars]
UT Southwestern researchers have discovered a molecular pathway that allows cells to sense when their lipid supplies become depleted, prompting a flurry of activity that prevents starvation. The find… [+3466 chars]
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Australia, with the highly contagious BA.2.12.1 subvariant of Omicron now the dominant strain of coronavirus nationwide. Associate Professor Stuart Turville from t… [+4862 chars]
<ul><li>A study in mice suggests that the timing of meals is important to maximize the anti-aging effects of calorie restriction. </li><li>On a calorie-restricted diet, mice that only ate during the … [+6205 chars]
