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.
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Joseph 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.
Joseph 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.
Joseph 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.
Joseph 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.
Joseph 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.
Joseph 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.
Joseph 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.
Joseph 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
Joseph 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.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 9, 2022
Groundbreaking research finds the cause of multiple sclerosis and a possible cure
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 27, 2022
Groundbreaking new compound eradicates the MRSA superbug
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 9, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 1, 2022
Machine learning generates highly-accurate diagnoses of elusive global killer -- Sepsis
Sepsis is difficult to diagnose and causes an estimated 20% of deaths globally and as many as 20 to 50% of U.S. hospital deaths each year.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 2, 2022
Compound discovered in trees found to kill drug-resistant bacteria
An organic compound could become a critical tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study suggests.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 18, 2022
Major breakthrough in the growth, transmission and prevention of malaria
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how malaria parasites divide and transmit the disease.
Joshua Shavit
- Jun 29, 2022
Exciting new treatment for HPV infections
Daily use of a mushroom extract supported the immune system in clearing human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, according to researchers
Joshua Shavit
- Apr 18, 2022
Researchers supercharge immune cells to clear disease and infections faster
Researchers have found a way to supercharge immune cells that could enable them to clear disease and infections faster.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 8, 2021
Technology enables physicians to preemptively identify patients at risk for serious infections
State-of-the-art technology will allow physicians to identify patients who are at risk for serious illness ahead of time.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 6, 2021
Researchers find surprising benefit to the immune system following infection
The human body’s immune system weakens over time, making older adults more susceptible to infections and leaving scientists with a dilemma.
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