Global Virus Network outlines priorities as Marburg virus emerges in Ethiopia
The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading human and animal virologists in more than 40 countries…
Scientists discover hidden weakness in Lyme disease bacterium
For decades, Lyme disease has frustrated both physicians and patients alike. Caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, the…
Ancient DNA uncovers paratyphoid and relapsing fever among Napoleonic troops
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have genetically analyzed the remains of former soldiers who retreated from Russia in…
Large-scale analysis offers insights into sporadic nature of chikungunya virus outbreaks
The symptoms come on quickly – acute fever, followed by debilitating joint pain that can last for months.…
‘Don’t Take Tylenol’ Message Is Sharply Rebuked Outside U.S.
Tylenol brand pain reliever (acetaminophen) is under fire by the Trump administration for possible links to autism. Photographer:…
Researchers identify protein crucial for tick-borne encephalitis virus to infect human cells
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, together with international colleagues, have identified a protein that is crucial for the TBE…
Early B cell response prevents Oropouche virus from reaching the brain
Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is…
Celebrate ‘Inspiring Women of Indiana Sports’ in a new IndyStar book
Years before women’s sports were trendy, Indiana was producing pioneering female athletes. Cheryl Treworgy set a marathon world…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
New class of insecticide offers yearlong protection against mosquito-borne diseases
A relatively new class of insecticide that can be disseminated on something the size of a sheet of…
Gut bacteria in mothers and newborns may shape infants’ risk of early respiratory infections
A large Finnish cohort study reveals that subtle shifts in maternal and infant gut bacteria could signal a…