Fungal spores hijack lung cells
The pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus escapes elimination from surface cells of the human lung by binding to a human protein. ...
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Scientists hijack bacteria to ease drug manufacturing
For more affordable, sustainable drug options than we have today, the medication we take to treat high blood pressure, pain ...
Marine sponge chemical and synthetic derivatives hijack human enzyme to kill cells
A human enzyme converts chemicals produced by marine sponges and related synthetic derivatives into cell-killing compounds, shows a study published ...
Respiratory viruses that hijack immune mechanisms may have Achilles’ heel
One viral protein could provide information to deter pneumonia causing the body’s exaggerated inflammatory response to respiratory viruses, including the ...
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Multiple sclerosis more prevalent in Black Americans than previously thought
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UTHSC researchers’ work on human pangenome aids understanding of common chromosomal abnormality
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Weather anomalies are keeping insects active longer
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American Indian and Alaska native men less likely to receive prostate cancer screening
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University of Sydney launches innovative research fellowship scheme to tackle global challenges
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal