University of California10h
One genomic test can diagnose nearly any infection
Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF proves its effectiveness in quickly diagnosing almost any kind ...
This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes
Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.
The EMBO Journal14d
Leishmania protein KMP-11 modulates cholesterol transport and membrane fluidity to facilitate host cell invasion
This study demonstrates that KMP-11 facilitates the initial step of LD infection. Knock-out LD parasites (KO) lacking KMP-11 exhibit altered morphology with compromised efficiency in host cell ...
The Washington Post19d
Medical Mysteries: Her odd pelvic infections had a jaw-dropping origin
In late 2023, the 42-year-old lawyer learned she needed surgery to treat an unidentified and increasingly worrisome pelvic infection, just as she was contending with the demands of a potential new ...
Reuters20d
E. coli infections tied to McDonald's burgers rise to 75, US FDA says
Colorado reported 26 infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday. Due to the product actions taken by McDonald's and Taylor Farms, the risk to the public is very low ...
gagadget.com20d
Infestation: Origins is a co-operative horror where your team must eliminate horrible parasites and not become a victim of infection yourself
By: Vladyslav Nuzhnov | 25.10.2024, 20:00 ...
Smithsonian Magazine22d
Polar Bears Are Exposed to More Parasites, Viruses and Bacteria as the Arctic Heats Up
U.S. Geological Survey One of the most surprising changes was the uptick in exposure to Neospora caninum, a deadly parasite that typically infects dogs and cows. In the 2008–2017 samples ...
The Georgia Straight23d
Top 8 Best Parasite Cleanses in 2024
Parasites are organisms that survive by living on or inside a host body and feeding off its nutrients. They have the ability to inflict various health issues like digestive problems, fatigue, and ...
Cambridge University Press23d
Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on epidemiological features of viral respiratory tract infections in children: a single-centre study
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey ...
Food Safety News24d
McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections
Almost 50 people have become ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. One person has died. The 49 patients are spread across ten states ...