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Influenza Doesn't Have a "Season" in the Tropics

Researchers found little evidence of a repeatable pattern of peak timing of influenza throughout Vietnam.
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Unexpected Diversity of Hospital Pathogen's Appendages May Be Key to its Success

Researchers have made a discovery about the "hospital superbug" Acinetobacter baumannii that could lead to improved treatments for infection with this pathogen.
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How Does Meiosis and Gene Shuffling Work in Malaria Parasites?

Scientists have received nearly £600,000 to research how sexual development and gene shuffling within the malaria parasite could help to control malaria transmission.
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Study Investigates the Role of Fungus in Pancreatic Cancer

A new study from Duke University has called into question the theory that a species of fungus may fuel pancreatic cancer, finding no link between the pancreatic microbiome and cancer development.
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Peanut Allergies in Babies Curbed by Early Intervention

Researchers have found that starting peanut oral immunotherapy under medical supervision during infancy can improve a child’s immune response to the food over time.
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Bacteria Share Their Genes Via Invading Phage

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which bacteria share their genetic material through virus parasites.
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Five Subtypes of Colon Sensory Colon Neurons Identified

Scientists define five types of colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain.
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Cravings and Rewarding Effects of Cocaine Impacted by Gut Microbiome

A new study has shown that changes to the gut microbiome have significant effects on cocaine use and cravings after withdrawal.
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Enzymes That Can Be Controlled With Blue Light

Researchers have gained new insights into the functioning of a protein found in bacteria, whose enzymatic activity is activated by blue light.
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Scientists Finally Uncover the Important Role of the Thymus Gland

New research has uncovered evidence that the thymus is in fact critical for adult health generally and for preventing cancer and perhaps autoimmune disease.
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