The small molecule spermine has the potential to stop the toxic build-up of proteins in the brain that characterizes diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, researchers have found – and it works a bit like melting cheese on…
Newswise — Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that circadian rhythms – the biological clocks of the body – can influence outcomes related to influenza infections, providing…
Thrush is one of the most common infections in the world. It’s caused by the fungi Candida – specifically, the yeast Candida albicans.
Although yeast infections are normally treated easily with antifungal drugs, a growing number of Candida…
The Department of Health has confirmed the first detection of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in mosquitoes for the 2025-26 season and is reminding Victorians to understand the risks of mosquito-borne diseases when spending time…
Students show a red ribbon during an event to raise awareness of AIDS at University of South China in Hengyang, central China’s Hunan Province, Nov. 29, 2023. The World AIDS Day falls on Dec. 1. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)
When two…
Over the past several years,
