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Viral Protein That Triggers Dengue Shock Identified
The discovery that NS1 triggers vascular leakage via TLR4 suggests that drugs against bacterial sepsis could be repurposed to treat dengue.
Milking Deadly Jellyfish For Lifesaving Drugs
Researchers have found a way to make box jellyfish sting on demand, making venom retrieval easier and safer.
Sweet Revenge Against Superbugs
Three dimensional carbohydrates could prove to be effective new agents against drug resistant bacteria.
The Secret Sex Lives Of Koalas
GPS-enabled tracking collars have given scientists a sneak peak into the little known mating habits of koala bears.
Male Harassment Holds Flies Back Evolutionarily
Female flies with good genes spent more time fending off males than laying eggs, hindering the overall adaptation to a new environment.
Early Clinical Trial Success For Rheumatoid Arthritis Vaccine
A small clinical trial has shown that a dendritic cell-based vaccine against citrullinated peptides could treat rheumatoid arthritis.
The Genetics Of Why Ovarian Cancer Treatments Fail
By using whole genome sequencing on 92 ovarian tumors, researchers have uncovered genes which confer resistance to chemotherapy.
Supercomputers Shed Light On Cellulose Synthesis
Aided by IMB supercomputers, researchers have performed quadrillions of calculations to model the synthesis of cellulose.
Neural Circuits Linked To Excessive Coughing Exposed By Herpes
Fluorescent viral traces have helped identify the specific brain regions triggered during excessive coughing.
