The Epstein-Barr virus is a herpes virus and is considered a contributory cause of various cancer and autoimmune diseases. It is transmitted via droplets such as in saliva. That’s why one of the diseases caused by the virus, Pfeiffer’s disease,…
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Conformational dynamics and binding free energy analyses unveil a stable flavonoid inhibitor of dengue virus NS5 polymerase
Haider, N., Hasan, M. N., Onyango, J. & Asaduzzaman, M. Global landmark: 2023 marks the worst year for dengue cases with millions infected and thousands of deaths reported. IJID Reg. 13, 100459 (2024).
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Tanning apps that offer ‘safe’ sun routines undermining efforts to tackle skin cancer | Health
Smartphone apps that claim to offer “safe” and “healthy” tanning routines for users as young as four are being heavily prompted by influencers, helping to fuel what has been described as a dangerous resurgence in tanning culture among…
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That dry, bitter taste may be waking up your brain
Astringency is the dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery feeling people notice when eating foods rich in certain plant compounds called polyphenols. Polyphenols include flavanols, which have long been linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk….
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Children’s breath reveals which bacteria are living in their gut
Children’s breath has been shown to carry a chemical signature that reliably reflects which bacteria are living in the gut.
That discovery reframes a routine exhale as a direct readout of intestinal health, opening a path toward faster, gentler…
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A Needle-Thin Implant Could Transform How Scientists Study and Treat the Brain – SciTechDaily
- A Needle-Thin Implant Could Transform How Scientists Study and Treat the Brain SciTechDaily
- Needle-thin brain implant enables recording and targeted drug delivery News-Medical
- Flexible brain electrode enables multi-depth study The Engineer
- New…
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A Longevity Researcher Shares His 4 Anti-Aging Habits
Throughout his life, Matt Kaeberlein felt healthy enough. Despite his day job studying healthy aging, he didn’t have a very regimented workout routine, loved eating red meat, and never really thought much about…
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Saturday Citations: Imaginative bonobos; cannabis brain benefits; sneaky beetles – Phys.org
- Saturday Citations: Imaginative bonobos; cannabis brain benefits; sneaky beetles Phys.org
- Cannabis use in middle age linked to larger brain volume, better cognition: Study CNBC TV18
- Cannabis use linked to larger brain volume, better cognition in…
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Psychosocial Stress and Risk of Dementia and Stroke
EXPOSURE to psychosocial stress across the life course is associated with a higher risk of dementia and stroke in later life, with depression playing a key mediating role, according to new cohort data from China.
Stress Accumulates Across…
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Key Predictors of Death in Septic Shock Identified
SEPTIC shock is the most severe form of sepsis, occurring when a widespread infection leads to dangerously low blood pressure, organ failure and a high risk of death. Despite advances in intensive care, mortality remains substantial. A major…
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