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Fruit Flies Could Lead to the Next Antibiotics
Scientists have found that a peptide from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics.
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Coral's "Friend" May Harbor a Life-Threatening "Foe"
The microscopic algae that corals need to survive also harbor a possibly disease-causing virus in their genetic material, which may threaten coral reefs as the climate changes.
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Studying Poop Could Boost White Rhino Populations
Researchers have identified significant differences in the gut microbiome of female southern white rhinos who are reproducing successfully in captivity, as compared to females who have not reproduced successfully in captivity.
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Potential Drug Target Identified for Infection, Inflammation and Hemolytic Diseases
Researchers have found a key ‘on’ switch, called NLRP12, for innate immune cell death in diseases that cause red blood cells to rupture, which can lead to inflammation and multi-organ failure.
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Microparticles Used To Treat Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis
Johns Hopkins Medicine team suggests that microparticle-delivered therapy maybe first step toward stopping MS and other autoimmune diseases.
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Memory Killer Cells Can Improve Survival for Melanoma Patients
Long-lived memory killer cells can be found in the skin and protect against intruders. New research has shown that these cells are also correlated with a better survival rate for melanoma.
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Uncovering the Drivers of Psoriasis and How It Spreads to Other Body Parts
Beneath and beyond the reddish, flaky lesions that form in the skin of those with psoriasis, mild and severe forms of the disease can be told apart by the activity of key cells and signaling pathways.
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Discovery May Lead to Improvements for Spinal Cord Injuries
New research suggests that the immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries diminishes with age – and identifies potential avenues to improve that response and help patients heal.
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Ancient RNA Viruses Found in Coral Symbionts’ DNA
Researchers surprised to find fragments of RNA viruses in coral partners’ genomes.
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What Makes Parasite-Borne Disease So Hard To Beat?
Research into the gene expression regulation of a parasite could improve understanding of its ability to resist treatment.
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