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A novel, synthetic DNA vaccine induces protective immunity against Mayaro virus, a mosquito-borne infection endemic to South America, that has the potential to become a global emerging viral threat.

Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick found the two genes in some strains of S. aureus bacteria. The genes protect the germs from copper, which is increasingly used in the global fight against severe infections.

An experimental chemotherapy drug that can be taken orally is moving into early phase clinical trials.

The LVR1 virus infects ancient eukaryotes called Leishmania, causing debilitating lesions and ulcers. This study has revealed that viral RNA is exposed to host cells via exosomes, tiny cell-derived vesicles that reside in most bodily fluids.

Why are fat deposits more likely to occur after tears of the shoulder’s rotator cuff, compared with other types of muscle injuries?

Vitamin D has been found to speed up the clearance of tuberculosis (TB) bacteria from the lungs of people with multi-drug resistant TB.

Butterfly syndrome is a rare inherited condition that causes the skin to become very fragile, and blister following minor friction. New data points to the major driver of fibrosis in these patients, giving therapeutic research new direction.

Repaired kidneys of newborn mice have demonstrated a remarkable capacity for regeneration, which has potential therapeutic implications for infants, children and adults suffering from chronic kidney disease.

A new toxicity test can measure chemical effects on cell survival with much greater sensitivity than some of the most popular tests used today.

Using a leading-edge technique, researchers define the cell types in both newborn and adult human testes, opening a path for new strategies to treat male infertility with stem cells.