Category: Health Crisis
The BCG a Tuberculosis Vaccine Boosts Immune Cells and Reduces Risk of Other Infections
According to a new study published in Cell Host & Microbe, a vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) that has been around for about a century can offer protection against other …Fudan University Scientists Develop a Highly Reliable COVID-19 Test That Only Takes 4 Minutes
Since the start of the pandemic, none of the currently available testing options – PCR, antigenic, saliva, or self-tests – have combined two essential features for the massive containment …Pregnant Women Are 15 Times Less Likely to Die From COVID-19 Than Other Women
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists have been trying to understand why the severe forms of Covid-19 were expressed in some and not in others, especially between …BCG: Vaccination Against TB Effective for Other Viral Infections
BCG, or Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine, is a vaccine documented to have a preventive effect against pulmonary tuberculosis, TB meningitis, and disseminated tuberculosis. The vaccine is almost a hundred years …Pig Liver Functions in Human for 10 Days: Study Explores Short-Term Support for Patients with Liver Failure
Key Takeaways A gene-edited pig liver functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human without signs of rejection. The study tested basic liver functions but didn’t assess full metabolic …HIV (AIDS) Latest Facts: Overview, History, Causes, Treatments, Prevention and Prognosis
HIV has been around for some time, and the majority of people are now aware of it. The fact that this virus causes a variety of health issues is …
Study Maps C. difficile’s S-Layer Structure, Providing Insight Into Its Antibiotic Resistance and Potential Treatment Strategies
Key Takeaways C. difficile has a tough outer layer that makes it highly resistant to many antibiotics. Scientists have mapped this protective shield, which showed how its protein structure …
All the Ingredients for a Mass Extinction Event Are Now in Place Study Shows
Key Takeaways: The Permian-Triassic extinction (250 million years ago) saw 95% marine and 70% terrestrial life vanish due to volcanic CO2 spikes, extreme warming (up to 40°C), and toxic …