For the First Time, a Genetically Altered Cow Produces Human Insulin in Her Milk

For the First Time, a Genetically Altered Cow Produces Human Insulin in Her Milk

Being the first transgenic cow in history to generate human insulin in its milk, Brazilian scientists have created a cow that possesses this ability. Although…
Salt replacements can help Elderly Persons maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure

Salt replacements can help Elderly Persons maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure

A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that replacing conventional salt with a salt substitute can lower the incidence…
Improved Detection and Treatment for Cryptococcosis

Improved Detection and Treatment for Cryptococcosis

A group of international mycology experts, coordinated by Professor Dr Oliver A. Cornely of the University of Cologne, has collaborated to develop a guideline for…
Researchers identify Genetic Variables for Severe Lassa Fever

Researchers identify Genetic Variables for Severe Lassa Fever

Researchers present the findings of the first genome-wide association study (GWAS) of a BSL-4 virus. The researchers discovered two crucial human genetic variables that may…
Double the Chance of Dementia following a Mouth Ulcer Virus

Double the Chance of Dementia following a Mouth Ulcer Virus

People who have had the herpes virus at least once in their lives are twice as likely to acquire dementia as those who have never…
New Trial reveals Gradual Progress toward a Treatment for HIV-1

New Trial reveals Gradual Progress toward a Treatment for HIV-1

A new clinical experiment reveals that the medicine vorinostat, combined with immunotherapy, can entice HIV-infected cells out of latency and assault them. The findings illustrate…
New Research Identifies Biological Causes of Heart Disease Risk

New Research Identifies Biological Causes of Heart Disease Risk

New research uncovers biological drivers of heart disease risk
Scientists created a Low-cost Gadget to make Cell Treatment Safer

Scientists created a Low-cost Gadget to make Cell Treatment Safer

A tiny gadget developed by MIT scientists and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology could increase the safety and efficacy of cell therapy treatments…
Using Cancer’s Power to Combat It

Using Cancer’s Power to Combat It

Understanding the mechanisms that drive cancer’s growth and identifying vulnerabilities particular to cancer cells are necessary for combating it. Scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF)…
Clues to the Cancer Drug’s Fatal side effects may make it Safer

Clues to the Cancer Drug’s Fatal side effects may make it Safer

For some leukemia patients, the only available treatment option is a medication that has a substantial risk of heart failure. This means that some cancer…
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