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Researchers discovered how viruses like polio and the common cold switch on their copying machinery, revealing a promising target for new drugs that could fight multiple diseases at once. This breakthrough could lead to treatments that work against entire virus families instead of just one illness.
Researchers discovered how a vital protein acts as a "traffic controller" for our immune system and how a common virus learned to disable it. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases by mimicking the virus's own tactics.
Researchers in Italy have developed the first promising drug to combat Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause severe brain damage in babies. The breakthrough molecule also shows potential against dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile virus.
Researchers discovered a promising breakthrough linking Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis, offering hope for treating not just MS but potentially lupus, chronic fatigue, and other diseases. The findings reveal how immune cells respond to this virtually unavoidable virus that 95 percent of adults carry.
A decade after Gillian Lee's brain tumor diagnosis, her family donated £50,000 to fund groundbreaking immunotherapy research that could transform treatment for aggressive brain cancers. The gift honors a woman who turned her diagnosis into inspiration for others to truly live.
UK researchers discovered a groundbreaking method to identify dangerous animal viruses without risking human infection. Their work could help prevent the next pandemic by spotting threats before they spread.
Researchers created antibodies that stopped Epstein-Barr virus from infecting mice with human immune systems. This breakthrough could protect transplant patients from life-threatening complications.
Researchers discovered a groundbreaking method to monitor Epstein-Barr virus using existing DNA data, opening new paths to understand diseases like multiple sclerosis. The technique transforms ordinary genome databases into powerful tools for fighting chronic illness.
Researchers discovered gut viruses can attach to human cells using molecular anchors, opening doors to targeted therapies for antibiotic-resistant infections. This breakthrough rewrites what we know about viruses living in our bodies.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to create a "super antigen" that could protect against entire families of viruses, not just individual strains. The breakthrough could revolutionize pandemic response by eliminating the need for new vaccines every time a virus mutates.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
A deadly tropical virus with up to 75% fatality rates finally has a vaccine candidate heading to human trials. Tokyo researchers modified the measles vaccine to protect against Nipah virus, which has killed dozens in recent outbreaks.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists sent bacteria-fighting viruses to the International Space Station and discovered they evolved in ways that could defeat drug-resistant infections here on Earth. The breakthrough shows how space research might help solve one of medicine's biggest challenges.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Columbia College students are joining a national program where their lab work hunting bacteria-eating viruses could help solve antibiotic resistance. Their discoveries get published in scientific journals, giving undergrads real research credentials while contributing to medical breakthroughs.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.
Researchers in Kuwait have destroyed SARS-CoV-2 virus particles using focused ultrasound waves, opening doors to a drug-free way to fight viral infections. The breakthrough could help combat future pandemics and drug-resistant pathogens.
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