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Herbal Drug For Dengue Stirs Debate

A controversial herbal drug for dengue has been making rounds on the internet, but some scientists have questioned any such claims as unsubstantiated.

Genetic Marker Predicts Severity Of H7N9 Flu, Study

Researchers have discovered a genetic marker that can accurately predict which patients will experience more severe H7N9 flu.

MicuRx Expands Clinical Trial Program For Oral Antibiotic MRX-I

MicuRx Pharmaceuticals has initiated a global clinical development program for its lead compound MRX-I.

Researchers Discover Genetic Loci Linked To Rheumatoid Arthritis

The largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis has shed light on how existing drugs target it.

Scientists Discover Gene That Protects Against Nerve Degeneration

Scientists have identified a gene that protects against spontaneous, adult-onset progressive nerve degeneration.

Scientists Identify Genetic Loci For Lynch Syndrome

Scientists can now identify more accurately people at high risk for Lynch Syndrome, an inherited, familial condition that increases the risk of bowel and endometrial cancer.

Bacteria Could Reduce Fertilizer Use In Sugarcane Production

Scientists have discovered a bacterium that could reduce the use of fertilizer in sugarcane production and improve yields.

Taiwanese Study Shows Diet Is Linked Across Generations

Understanding how dietary habits are connected through the generations could have valuable benefits for community health, according to a new study.

Artificially Sweeteners ‘Neutral’ To The Gut: Study

Artificially sweetened drinks produced no different response in the healthy human gut to a glass of water, according to a study.