infections

How Black Widow's DNA Was Found in New Virus

Wolbachia has combination of genes, which includes DNA from black widow spider.

The Global Killer You Don't Know About: Fungi Cause More Deaths Than Malaria, TB

Dangerous varieties of fungus are responsible for some 1.5 million deaths a year, killing more people than TB or malaria. Yet there are no vaccines to protect people against fungal infections.

Virus Wars: Using "Good" Viral Agents to Combat Killer Viruses

Scientists at the University of Texas have tried out a promising "virus wars" system, which uses therapeutic "good" viruses to halt the spread of lethal virus infections.

Staph Can't Resist Drug From These Leaves

Staph is a "super bug" that, before now, couldn't be stopped. It includes Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other forms.

WHO Reveals Plan to Combat Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a phenomenon that's sweeping the globe, worrying scientists that a "post-antibiotic era" is in our future. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed its plan to combat such an outcome using DNA.

Maternal Obesity May Harm Babies' Immune System

Maternal obesity may harm babies' immune system at the time of their birth, according to a new study.

Bleach Use Linked to Child Infections

Passive exposure to bleach at home is linked to higher rates of childhood respiratory and other infections, according to a new study.

Shark Skin Aids the Fights Against Hospital Superbugs

New research shows that when the scaly texture of shark skin is mimicked in hospital surfaces, it helps in the fight against such hospital superbugs.

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Localized Inflammation In The Brain Linked To Overeating, Obesity

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First Alien Moon Outside The Solar System Located Circling A Jupiter-Sized Exoplanet

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Loneliness: More Premature Deaths & Greater Health Risk Than Obesity, Study Shows

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