Genetic differences between strains of Epstein-Barr virus can alter its activity
Researchers at the University of Sussex have identified how differences in the genetic sequence of the two main strains of
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Vaccinating humans to protect mosquitoes from malaria: Immunized people would transmit anti-malarial proteins to the insects that bite them, reducing spread of the deadly disease
For decades, scientists have been trying to develop a vaccine that prevents mosquitoes from spreading malaria among humans. This unique
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Lower-risk malaria regions are breeding grounds for drug-resistant strains
New drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria tend to evolve in regions with a lower risk of malaria.
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Obesity may also impact flu transmission, not just severity of illness
Obesity increases a person’s risk for severe complications from influenza, including hospitalization and even death. It may also play a
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