Although infections can induce a number of symptoms, one common symptom is the loss of fat and muscle, a process known as wasting. Salk researchers wanted to know if wasting may help them fight diseases.
Scientists have long worked to better understand the immunological responses of the human body throughout various diseases, such as cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Colorado [US], March 22 (ANI): A team of researchers from Colorado University has found that drugs used to treat malaria are also effective at treating a pulmonary disease similar to tuberculosis.