Global Tree Crisis: The Alarming Rise of New Tree Diseases
Diseases significantly contribute to tree deaths in forests and urban landscapes. Continuous introductions of new diseases and the ability of pathogens to infect new host…
Diseases significantly contribute to tree deaths in forests and urban landscapes. Continuous introductions of new diseases and the ability of pathogens to infect new host…
Analysis shows DNA proof of a regionally derived strain of cutaneous leishmaniasis. Amid rising concerns, there’s potential for local sand flies to contract a lethal…
Rising numbers of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia pose risks to native forests and could lead to disease spread among livestock and…
The hereditary illness affects 8 million individuals, disproportionately impacting young adults, adolescents, and children. A recent study indicates that the death toll attributed to sickle…
A recent study by Harvard Law School and New York University highlights the potential threat of future pandemics from animal industries in the United States….
In a recent study conducted by North Carolina State University researchers, a computer model was employed to explore the potential spread of African swine fever…
Rare diseases are often caused by defects in genetic material. Children who inherit a single faulty gene from one parent are typically asymptomatic “carriers” –…
Scientists unveil multiple animal species’ disease avoidance strategies. Life for all creatures, humans included, would be a lot more straightforward if diseases were as noticeable…
The emergence of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains of Shigella sonnei has been detected by scientists at the Institut Pasteur’s French National Reference Center for Escherichia…
A major nationwide study has allowed for approximately 5,500 individuals with severe developmental disorders to know the genetic cause of their condition. The study will…
Researchers at Mount Sinai have created a computational method that enables the identification of previously unknown genetic causes for primary lymphedema, thoracic aortic aneurysm disease,…
Although there have been significant advancements in diagnostic tests for viral diseases, many highly sensitive tests still rely on complex sample preparation and result interpretation…
Revolutionary bitopic inhibitors pave the way for innovative disease treatment strategies. The development of drugs is a balancing act between making sure the drug is…
These new findings may provide a basis for developing strategies to prevent the further spread of the disease. According to a recent study conducted by…
Rodents are reservoirs of fungal pathogens. Because fungal infections are on the rise in the human population, it is critical for health officials to understand…
A new study finds that thalidomide can treat abnormal blood vessel formations. The same properties of thalidomide, the prevention of blood vessel development (anti-angiogenesis), which…
A new genetic disease slows down children’s brain development. A new genetic disease that causes some children’s brains to grow abnormally and postpone intellectual development…
The new system assesses the progression of Huntington’s disease. As part of an international consortium, researchers from the University College London (UCL) have developed a…