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03/06/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Philippines and Singapore look into COCONUT OIL molecules as potential cures for the coronavirus

Coconut oil has been widely marketed as a superfood that provides a range of health benefits – from improving heart health to boosting brain function. Now, researchers from Singapore and the Philippines are exploring its potential use as a treatment for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency […]

02/20/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers discover how to deactivate influenza protein that turns off innate immunity

Research on the influenza virus has come a long way. One of the most significant discoveries about the virus is the role of Non-Structural Protein 1 (NS1) in influenza virus A infection and pathogenesis. According to earlier studies, NS1 plays a critical role by antagonizing the host cell’s anti-viral response. But while scientists are familiar […]

02/04/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Study shows how viruses affect the bacteria populations in your gut, and what that means for your health

Bacteriophages, also known as phages, are viruses that target and destroy bacteria. An interesting thing about phages is that each one targets one specific strain of bacteria. Because of this, doctors used phages to fight bacterial infections before the dawn of antibiotics. Now, with the prevalence of antibiotic resistance, researchers are revisiting the idea of […]

01/06/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Unusual study suggests a previous dengue infection can “protect” against the Zika virus

Women who contracted dengue early in their lives do not need to worry about contracting more severe forms of Zika infection and subsequently passing its effects on to their unborn babies, according to a new study. The study, in which virologists say a person’s previous dengue infection can help protect against Zika-associated damage, was published […]

10/06/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Sailing scientists discover almost 200,000 marine virus species: Data can help biologists understand how viruses affect the marine ecosystem

The oceans contain far more species of viruses than previously believed. While not all of them are harmful to humans, they may exert a considerable effect on the environment. Following an extended cruise around the world aboard a sailing ship, an international research team reported finding nearly 200,000 species of marine viruses. They released the details […]

10/02/2019 / By Grace Olson

Oral microbiota found to contribute to overall state of human health

Researchers from Tsinghua University in China looked at how oral microbiota impacts human health. Their review was published in Food Science and Human Wellness. An estimated 700 microorganisms in the human cavity form the oral microbiota. This includes different types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Oral microbiota is linked with gut microbiota, but they have distinctions. For instance, diet […]

08/19/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Bacteria may travel around the world using “air bridges,” explaining how superbugs share genes

Bacteria do not need animal or human carriers to spread. A Rutgers-led study suggests that microbes take advantage of natural air currents and use them as bridges to travel from one remote location to another. The genes that encode antibiotic resistance in bacteria appear in many seemingly unrelated bacterial species. Even microbes separated by thousands of miles rely […]

08/15/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

The potential of metabolomics to support TCM research in treating viral pneumonia

Researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University summarized recent metabolomics research in search of evidence of the reliability and effectiveness of TCM in treating viral pneumonia. Their review was published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is now widely acknowledged as a reliable treatment for viral pneumonia. However, […]

08/06/2019 / By Edsel Cook

It turns out, viruses “mingle” with each other to escape the immune system

Spanish researchers found that viruses can slip through the natural defenses of the body with the help of other pathogens. The altruistic behavior of these disease-bearing microorganisms ensures that some of them will survive and gain resistance to immune responses. Institute of Integrated Systems Biology (I²SysBio) researcher Pilar Domingo-Calap served as the lead author. Ernesto Segredo, […]

07/20/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Yes, you can be TOO clean – and it’s making you prone to superbugs

Many people get diseases from bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens because of poor hygiene. However, a new study shows that being too clean also makes you prone to superbugs. This raises more concern as the number of people who become ill and die from antibiotic-resistant germs is increasing globally. Researchers at the Institute of Environmental […]

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