Every living creature on Earth needs to protect itself from things that would do it harm. Bacteria are no different. And despite their relative simplicity, they deploy remarkably savvy defensive strategies against viral invaders. The most well-known is CRISPR-Cas9, adapted for human use as the first FDA-approved genetic editing technique. In the past year, researchers … Read more
Can a virtual nurse persuade people to get vaccinated? Scientists from SWPS University have proven that it is possible. Finding new forms of informing people about vaccinations is particularly important for public health while some question their validity. While the consensus in the medical and scientific community is that preventive vaccinations are among civilization’s greatest … Read more
The Human Intestinal Bacteria Collection (HiBC) offers scientists access to over 300 live gut bacterial strains, many never studied before, empowering research into inflammation, immunity, and future microbiome-based therapies. HiBC: a publicly available collection of bacterial strains isolated from the human gut. Image Credit: Tatiana Shepeleva / Shutterstock Very few strains out of the multitude of bacteria … Read more
BUCHAREST — May 4, 2025 — What you eat plays a huge role in your kidney health. This guide explores how certain types of fish can be beneficial protein sources, offering easily digestible nutrients and vital omega-3 fatty acids. We’ll cover what makes fish a smart choice and how to incorporate it into your diet … Read more
Archyde Okay, here’s a richly expanded news article based on the provided academic citations, formatted in AP style and suitable for Archyde.com.I’ve focused on the potential impact and broader implications of the research. Nile Tilapia: A Growing Concern as Carriers of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Studies Show By Archys Archyde.com [Date] Aquaculture, the rapidly expanding industry of … Read more
Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine, known as the gut microbiota, can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study was published on April 15 in Cell. “I was very surprised by our findings. … Read more
Low vitamin D doesn’t just weaken bones; it can sabotage sexual health, disrupt key biological defenses, and make common ED treatments less effective, according to new research. Study: Vitamin D deficiency induces erectile dysfunction: Role of superoxide and Slpi. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, researchers found … Read more
From the Mediterranean diet to microbial metabolites, scientists reveal how maintaining gut health could be a powerful strategy to delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Review: Microbial diversity and fitness in the gut–brain axis: influences on developmental risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Image Credit: Volodimir Zozulinskyi / Shutterstock In a recent review in the journal Gut Microbes, researchers at … Read more
## Legal Shield for Pharmaceutical Companies Upheld in Covid-19 Treatment Case A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision has reinforced the protections afforded to pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers during public health emergencies, dismissing a lawsuit brought by the family of a patient who experienced adverse health effects following Covid-19 treatment. The case centered around … Read more
Tim-3 is an immune checkpoint molecule involved in immunity and inflammation recently linked to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but its role in the brain was unknown until now. In a paper published in Nature, researchers from Mass General Brigham used preclinical models to uncover Tim-3’s role in microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, and have … Read more