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Study reveals why we lose fat, muscle during infection
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Although infections can cause a variety of symptoms, one typical indication is the loss of fat and muscle, a process known as wasting. Salk researchers wanted to discover if wasting was useful in battling infections.
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Scientific breakthrough uses mRNA technology to create a highly effective
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In preclinical models, Trans-Tasman research collaborators from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in New Zealand and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Australia developed an mR
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Study provides insight into regulation of apicoplast gene expression in ma
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A recent study discovered that gene expression within the apicoplast, an organelle in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is regulated by melatonin (the circadian signalling hormone) in host blood and intrinsic parasite cues via a factor called ApSigma. The regulatory system highligh
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Malaria treatment made possible by cancer medication: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Because the disease is becoming increasingly resistant to existing medications, a group of UCF researchers is attempting to use cancer pharmaceuticals to accelerate the development of new, life-saving malaria treatments. The study's findings were published in the journal ACS Infectious Disea
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Cancer medication helps to fight against malaria: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A group of UCF researchers are looking to use cancer pharmaceuticals to hasten the development of fresh, life-saving malaria treatments because the disease is getting more and more resistant to existing medications.
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Study reveals disorient malaria parasite to prevent it from causing harm
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Malaria continues to be a serious public health issue, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, with almost 250 million cases each year and 621,000 fatalities. The parasitic disease malaria is spread by mosquitoes and is brought on by a species of bacteria called Plasmodium. Plasmodium must adjust
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Study finds molecular sensor that allows malaria parasite to cause harm
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered a novel type of molecular sensor that allows the malaria parasite to infect human cells or mosquitos at precisely the right time. The study was published in Journal,' Science Advances.'
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Bangladesh eliminates lymphatic filariasis: WHO
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
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Female butterflies breed despite male shortage: Research
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to research, female monarch butterflies have no trouble finding a mate, even when a parasite kills the majority of the males.
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Korean series 'Yonder' to be out on this date
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Release date of Korean series Yonder is out. The series features Shin Ha-kyun ("Beyond Evil"), Han Ji-min ("Rooftop Prince"), Lee Jeong-eun ("Parasite") and Jung Jin-young ("Ode to My Father").
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Researchers solve puzzles surrounding parasite immunity and development
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Research led by a University of Maryland team has identified the first inter-species, signalling pathway between an arthropod parasite and host, where molecules in the blood of a host animal trigger the immunity and development of a parasite.
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Scientists uncover mysteries around parasite immunity, development
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The study, which was published on January 13 in the journal Science, identifies a potential target for anti-tick vaccines or therapeutics to prevent the spread of infections like Lyme disease.
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