Do air filteration systems stop people from getting sick?
Researchers determine whether air cleaning technologies can genuinely reduce the risk of airborne respiratory or gastrointestinal infections
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JJ Shavit
- Oct 13
Groundbreaking discovery in treatment of cancer and infectious diseases
Researchers have identified a ‘guard mechanism’ for a protein which attacks microbes in infected cells.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 26
Banana protein: The 'silver bullet' in combating COVID-19 and influenza
The ongoing threat of emerging infectious diseases means the need for effective and accessible treatments remains paramount.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 17
Major immune cell discovery could protect against infection and disease
Researchers have cracked how a particular type of immune cell develops in the body and protects against infection and disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 9
Researchers solve the mystery of how deadly viruses hide in humans
Hepatitis C, first identified in 1989, is an infectious disease affecting an estimated 50 million people globally.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 22
Gum infection could be a major sign of heart trouble
This study provides basic evidence that periodontitis can aggravate atrial fibrosis and can be a novel modifiable risk factor for atrial fib
JJ Shavit
- Jun 14
People who maintain ‘immune resilience’ live longer, resist infections
The capacity to resist or recover from infections and other sources of inflammatory stress — called “immune resilience” — differs widely
JJ Shavit
- May 8
Smart surgical implant coating prevents infection while providing early failure warning
Researchers have developed innovative "smart" coatings which can both detect strain on the devices and eliminate infection-causing bacteria.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 7
Shape-shifting antibiotics: The newest weapon against deadly infections
Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi have become a major public health threat worldwide, killing 35,000 people annually in the US alone.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 20
Colds and flu can be prevented with a common mineral supplement, study finds
A new meta-analysis of 28 randomized controlled trials has now strengthened the notion that supplementing zinc could prevent symptoms.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 15
Groundbreaking mRNA vaccine is 100% effective against the plague and other deadly bacteria
For the first time, researchers developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 11
Scientists discover protein that stops COVID-19 infection
Scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 9
Groundbreaking study identifies the cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 4
Groundbreaking medication eradicates drug-resistant superbugs
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 10
Scientists discover protein that blocks COVID-19 infection
Scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 9
Groundbreaking research identifies the cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 31
'Silver Bullet' antibiotic kills drug resistant bacteria
Over time, many pathogens have adapted to resist antibiotics, so the search for new drugs is becoming increasingly important.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 20
Researchers designed the first ‘living medicine’ to treat lung infections
The treatment targets Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria which is naturally resistant to many types of antibiotics.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 9
Groundbreaking research identifies the cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide has no definitive cure and is likely caused by infection
JJ Shavit
- Dec 14, 2022
Molecules found in mucus can prevent cholera infection
Molecules found in mucus can block cholera infection by interfering with the genes that cause the microbe to switch into a harmful state.
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