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Global Tree Crisis: The Alarming Rise of New Tree Diseases

Pensoft Publishers — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:13:37 +0000

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...

CDC Scientists Warn: Disfiguring Tropical Disease Is Gaining a Firm Foothold in the United States

American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:22:32 +0000

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...

“They Were Everywhere” – Exploding Monkey and Pig Populations Pose Human Disease Risk

The University of Queensland — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:37:02 +0000

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...

Startling New Research: Sickle Cell Disease Is 11 Times More Deadly Than Previously Thought

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:31:38 +0000

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...

The Hidden Pandemic Time Bomb: Zoonotic Disease Threats Uncovered in the US

New York University — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:21:26 +0000

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....

Is the U.S. Ready for an African Swine Fever Outbreak?

North Carolina State University — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:31:44 +0000

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...

Not So Rare After All: Unveiling the True Prevalence of “Rare” Diseases

University of Basel — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:02:10 +0000

Rare diseases are often caused by defects in genetic material. Children who inherit a single faulty gene from one parent are typically asymptomatic “carriers” –...

Survival Is a Disgusting Matter – How Nature Uses Revulsion as a Shield

Kyoto University — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:19:20 +0000

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...

Causing Highly Contagious Diarrheal Disease – Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella sonnei Strain Detected in France

Pasteur Institute — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 08:16:34 +0000

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...

Unlocking the Secrets of Developmental Disorders: 5,500 People Receive Life-Changing Diagnoses

University of Exeter — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:33:50 +0000

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...

Scientists Have Identified the Genetic Causes of Three Previously Unexplained Rare Diseases

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:24:11 +0000

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,...

“Glow-in-the-Dark” Proteins: The Future of Viral Disease Detection?

American Chemical Society — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:34:58 +0000

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...

Unlocking the Secrets of Cellular Uptake: Revolutionary Discovery Paves Way for New Cancer and Disease Treatments

University of California San Francisco Medical Center — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 13:45:57 +0000

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...

Marine Disaster: Ships May Be Fueling a Coral-Killing Epidemic

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 06:19:33 +0000

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...

Small Mammals Can Be Reservoirs for a Life-Threatening Disease

Frontiers — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:40:35 +0000

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...

Cheaper and Safer: A New Effective Treatment for Abnormal Blood Vessel Formations

European Society of Human Genetics — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:04:07 +0000

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...

Scientists Discover a New Horrifying Genetic Disease

University of Portsmouth — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:08:59 +0000

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...

New Huntington’s Disease System Will “Revolutionize” Drug Trials

University College London — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:11:42 +0000

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...

A Revolutionary Discovery Could Help People With Unexplained Liver and Kidney Issues

Newcastle University — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:40:07 +0000

Scientists have identified a new liver and kidney disease In a groundbreaking finding, researchers have identified a new disease that may provide hope to people...

Having a Pet Dog Could Protect You Against Crohn’s Disease and Improve Your Intestinal Health

Digestive Disease Week — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:07:59 +0000

According to a new study, growing up in a big family or living with dogs may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease According to...

Preventing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension – An Incurable Disease

University of California - San Diego — Wed, 18 May 2022 08:47:30 +0000

UC San Diego researchers describe an imbalance of opposing cell signals that cause deadly disease, and how a novel monoclonal antibody therapy might treat or...

New Rare Disease Uncovered With Own Facial Features, Cardiac Defects and Developmental Delay

SciTechDaily — Mon, 25 May 2020 14:01:21 +0000

TRAF7 syndrome: The first 45 patients An international multicenter study describes a rare disease characterized by a series of recognizable facial features, cardiac defects, and...

Infections Responsible for 20% of Childhood Deaths in England and Wales

BMJ — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:30:27 +0000

Infections are still responsible for one in five childhood deaths in England and Wales, with respiratory infections topping the league table of known causes, reveals...

How Environment Influences the Spread of Infectious Disease Revealed in Banded Mongoose Study

Virginia Tech — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 05:00:29 +0000

With outbreaks of infectious diseases making headlines around the world, scientists are under pressure to understand the drivers that influence the transmission of pathogens in...